Vihaan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Dawn, morning, first ray of sun
Origin: Sanskrit/Indian
Popularity: Ranked #910 in 2025 with 261 babies born.
History: Vihaan surged in the 2020s as a Sanskrit name meaning 'dawn/morning.' The Indian-American community brings names carrying the beauty of first light. Vihaan represents the Hindu naming tradition illuminating American nurseries with the breaking dawn.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Vihaan? About 1 in 12,753 babies born in 2025 were named Vihaan, or roughly 0.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Vihaan
What does the name Vihaan mean?
Vihaan means “Dawn, morning, first ray of sun” from Sanskrit/Indian roots.
What is the origin of the name Vihaan?
Vihaan has Sanskrit/Indian origin. The traditional meaning is “Dawn, morning, first ray of sun”.
How popular is Vihaan?
Vihaan ranked #910 in 2025 — given to 261 babies that year.
When was Vihaan most popular?
Vihaan peaked in 2014 with 491 babies registered that year.
Is Vihaan a boy or girl name?
Vihaan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Vihaans in registered births are male.
Is the name Vihaan rising or falling in popularity?
Vihaan has fallen 194 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #716 in 2020 to #910 in 2025.
How long has Vihaan been recorded?
Vihaan appears in birth records across 22 years — from 2004 through 2025.