Izhaan
Of Arabic origin meaning "God's gift" or "worshipper of God".
Name Census estimates that about 379 living Americans carry the first name Izhaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Izhaan today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Izhaan births was 2023 (91 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Izhaan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
379
~ 1 in 904,365 Americans
Peak year
2023
91 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,043
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Izhaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Izhaan from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 331 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Izhaan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Izhaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Izhaans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. New York, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Izhaan, while Virginia, Florida, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Izhaan
The name Izhaan is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, with its roots dating back to the ancient Iranian civilizations of the Middle East. The name is thought to be derived from the Persian word "izh," which means "power" or "authority," and the suffix "-an," which is a common ending in Persian names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Izhaan can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. In the epic, Izhaan is mentioned as the name of a warrior and nobleman who fought alongside the legendary Persian hero, Rustam.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Izhaan. One of the earliest was Izhaan al-Din (1154-1231), a Persian philosopher and mystic who was a prominent figure in the Sufi tradition. Another notable figure was Izhaan Khan (1592-1670), a Mughal military commander and governor who served under the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
In more recent times, Izhaan Mirza Ismail (1898-1969) was a prominent Indian Muslim scholar and politician who served as the President of the Indian National Congress in the 1950s. Izhaan Hosain (1915-1997) was a celebrated Indian writer and novelist, known for her works exploring the themes of identity, culture, and the experiences of women in post-colonial India.
Another individual worth mentioning is Izhaan Bhatt (born 1984), an Indian actor and filmmaker who has starred in several critically acclaimed Bollywood films and has received numerous awards for his performances.
While the name Izhaan has its roots in the Persian language, it has gained popularity across various cultures and regions, particularly in parts of South Asia and the Middle East. The name's association with power, authority, and nobility has contributed to its enduring appeal throughout history.
People
Izhaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Izhaan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Izhaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Izhaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 379 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Izhaan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 904,365 US residents.
Is Izhaan a common name?
We classify Izhaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 381 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Izhaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Izhaan was 2023, when 91 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Izhaan is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Izhaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Izhaan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.