Ishaan vs Kabir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Kabir

Boy #939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, mighty, powerful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Indian Muslim Hindi South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#939
Total SSA Count
245
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kab

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ishaan Rank #999
Kabir Rank #939

Kabir is more popular, ranked #939 vs #999 for Ishaan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ishaan ___

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

Kabir ___

  • Kabir Ali
  • Kabir Singh
  • Kabir Raj
  • Kabir James
  • Kabir Yusuf
  • Kabir Hassan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ishaan

Aryan Riya Ananya Dev Priya

If you choose Kabir

Zara Amir Layla Arjun Priya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ishaan or Kabir more popular?

Kabir is more popular, ranked #939 compared to Ishaan at #999 in the United States.

What do Ishaan and Kabir mean?

Ishaan means "sun, one who bestows riches" (Sanskrit origin). Kabir means "great, mighty, powerful" (Arabic origin).

Are Ishaan and Kabir boy or girl names?

Ishaan is primarily a boy name. Kabir is primarily a boy name.

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