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Vihaan
BoySanskrit, Hindi· “dawn, morning”
- Meaning
- dawn, morning
- Origin
- Sanskrit, Hindi
- Pronunciation
- vee-HAHN
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #910
- US babies 2025
- 261
- Best rank
- #566 (2014)
- Peak year
- 2014
Meaning and origin of Vihaan
Vihaan is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that is usually said to mean “dawn, morning”.
Vihaan is an Indian name usually explained as dawn or morning, from Sanskrit, and it is often associated with the beginning of a new era. It became very popular in India and among Indian families abroad in the twenty-first century, partly for its modern sound and hopeful meaning. Vihaan is short and crisp, with two syllables and a stress on the second. It fits well in both Indian and Western settings, and it sits alongside other contemporary favorites such as Aarav and Vivaan.
Popularity over time
Vihaan first appears in US Social Security records in 2004. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 15 different years, starting in 2011. Its best national rank was #566 in 2014, the same year it reached its highest count of 491 babies. In 2025, 261 babies were named Vihaan, and it ranked #910 nationally. That is 37% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,182 in 2010 and #910 in 2025. Of the 5,623 US boys named Vihaan since records began, 65% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 1,687 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Arian, Boston, Crosby, Neymar, and Carmelo.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Vihaan ranked highest in New Jersey, California, and North Carolina.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #465 | 17 |
| California | #613 | 48 |
| North Carolina | #642 | 15 |
| Pennsylvania | #658 | 14 |
| Texas | #659 | 46 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Vihaan is usually pronounced vee-HAHN, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with V and ends in “-an”.
Middle names for Vihaan
A few middle names that flow with Vihaan: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Vihaan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vihaan mean?
Vihaan is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that is usually said to mean “dawn, morning”.
What is the origin of the name Vihaan?
Vihaan has Sanskrit and Hindi roots. Vihaan is an Indian name usually explained as dawn or morning, from Sanskrit, and it is often associated with the beginning of a new era.
Is Vihaan a popular name?
Yes. Vihaan ranked #910 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Vihaan a boy or girl name?
Vihaan is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Vihaan?
Vihaan is usually pronounced vee-HAHN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings