Ishan vs Yash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ishan

Boy #2,125 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, lord, master"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,125
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ish

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Yash

Boy #2,076 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fame, glory, renown"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali Gujarati

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,076
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ishan Rank #2,125
Yash Rank #2,076

Yash is more popular, ranked #2076 vs #2125 for Ishan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ishan ___

  • Ishan Kumar
  • Ishan Raj
  • Ishan Dev
  • Ishan Prakash
  • Ishan Vikram
  • Ishan Arjun

Yash ___

  • Yash Kumar
  • Yash Raj
  • Yash Aryan
  • Yash Dev
  • Yash Pratap
  • Yash Vardhan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ishan

Arjun Rohan Priya Ananya Kiran

If you choose Yash

Aryan Priya Diya Rohan Kavya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ishan or Yash more popular?

Yash is more popular, ranked #2076 compared to Ishan at #2125 in the United States.

What do Ishan and Yash mean?

Ishan means "sun, lord, master" (Sanskrit origin). Yash means "fame, glory, renown" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ishan and Yash boy or girl names?

Ishan is primarily a boy name. Yash is primarily a boy name.

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