Vihaana
A feminine name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "air" or "atmosphere".
Name Census estimates that about 74 living Americans carry the first name Vihaana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vihaana today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vihaana births was 2020 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vihaana. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vihaana. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
74
~ 1 in 4,631,815 Americans
Peak year
2020
13 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,187
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Vihaana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vihaana 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 48 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
Vihaana 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 Vihaana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vihaanas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Vihaana
The name Vihaana has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the classical literary language of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 2nd century BCE, during the Maurya Empire in ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "vihāna," which means "heavenly abode" or "celestial dwelling."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vihaana can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Vihaana is mentioned as the name of a celestial nymph or apsara, who was known for her beauty and grace. The name is also found in various other Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Puranas, further solidifying its association with divine and celestial beings.
Throughout history, the name Vihaana has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded instances is Vihaana Devi, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE during the Pala Empire in ancient Bengal. Her works were highly regarded and celebrated for their depth and eloquence.
Another notable figure with this name was Vihaana Swami, a renowned spiritual leader and yogi who lived in the 16th century CE. He was known for his teachings on the path of self-realization and was widely respected for his wisdom and insights into the spiritual realm.
In the 18th century, Vihaana Rani was a prominent figure in the Maratha Empire. She was a skilled diplomat and advisor to the Peshwa rulers, and played a crucial role in the political affairs of the empire.
Moving forward in time, Vihaana Bhattacharya was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived in the early 20th century. She was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the ancient Indian dance form of Odissi, and her contributions to the art form are widely recognized.
Lastly, Vihaana Desai was a prominent Indian social activist and advocate for women's rights in the late 20th century. She dedicated her life to empowering women and fighting against gender-based discrimination, and her efforts were instrumental in bringing about positive changes in society.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Vihaana throughout history, highlighting its rich cultural and spiritual significance.
People
Vihaana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vihaana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vihaana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vihaana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 74 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vihaana 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 4,631,815 US residents.
Is Vihaana a common name?
We classify Vihaana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 74 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vihaana most popular?
The single biggest year for Vihaana was 2020, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vihaana is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vihaana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vihaana in the SSA data are female. 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.