Sohan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Ascending, healing; red-haired
Origin: Sanskrit/Irish
Popularity: Ranked #3932 in 2025 with 28 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Rohan. Shares the meaning 'Ascending, healing; red-haired.'
Similar names: sohana, sobhan, shaan, shan, shana, shani, shanna, soan
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Sohan? About 1 in 118,875 babies born in 2025 were named Sohan, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Sohan
What does the name Sohan mean?
Sohan means “Ascending, healing; red-haired” from Sanskrit/Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Sohan?
Sohan has Sanskrit/Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “Ascending, healing; red-haired”.
How popular is Sohan?
Sohan ranked #3848 in 2025 — given to 28 babies that year.
When was Sohan most popular?
Sohan peaked in 2008 with 67 babies registered that year.
Is Sohan a boy or girl name?
Sohan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Sohans in registered births are male.
Is the name Sohan rising or falling in popularity?
Sohan has risen 766 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4614 in 2020 to #3848 in 2025.
How long has Sohan been recorded?
Sohan appears in birth records across 32 years — from 1989 through 2025.