Imran vs Ishaan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imran

Boy #974 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperity, long life, flourishing"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Middle Eastern North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#974
Total SSA Count
231
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Im

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Ishaan

Boy #999 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, one who bestows riches"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#999
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ish, Shaan

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Popularity Comparison

Imran Rank #974
Ishaan Rank #999

Imran is more popular, ranked #974 vs #999 for Ishaan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imran ___

  • Imran Ali
  • Imran Hassan
  • Imran Ahmed
  • Imran Khalid
  • Imran Raza
  • Imran Tariq

Ishaan ___

  • Ishaan Raj
  • Ishaan Dev
  • Ishaan Arjun
  • Ishaan Vikram
  • Ishaan Rohan
  • Ishaan Kiran

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Imran

Maryam Fatima Omar Zainab Yusuf

If you choose Ishaan

Aryan Riya Ananya Dev Priya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imran or Ishaan more popular?

Imran is more popular, ranked #974 compared to Ishaan at #999 in the United States.

What do Imran and Ishaan mean?

Imran means "prosperity, long life, flourishing" (Arabic origin). Ishaan means "sun, one who bestows riches" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Imran and Ishaan boy or girl names?

Imran is primarily a boy name. Ishaan is primarily a boy name.

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