UK boy's name
Bihaan
A masculine Hindu name meaning dawn or morning.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bihaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Bihaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 6 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2019 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Bihaan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bihaan ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 6 boys were registered as Bihaan.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bihaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
6 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Bihaan mean?
The name Bihaan is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which dates back to ancient India. It is a combination of two words: "bi" meaning "fear" or "terror," and "haan" meaning "destroyer" or "vanquisher." This suggests that the name may have been associated with warriors or conquerors who struck fear in their enemies.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bihaan is found in the epic Hindu text, the Mahabharata. It is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava prince Arjuna. This ancient text is estimated to have been composed between the 8th and 6th centuries BCE, indicating the antiquity of the name's usage.
During the medieval period, the name Bihaan gained popularity among the Rajput clans of northern India. The Rajputs were known for their warrior traditions, and the name's meaning likely resonated with their martial culture. Several notable Rajput rulers and warriors bore the name Bihaan, including Bihaan Singh, a 13th-century chieftain of the Chauhan clan, and Bihaan Pal, a 16th-century warrior from the Kachhwaha clan.
In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Bihaan Khan held a high position in the Mughal Empire. He served as a governor under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and was known for his military prowess and administrative skills.
In more recent times, Bihaan has been the name of several notable individuals. Bihaan Bhatt (1909-1987) was an Indian writer and playwright who made significant contributions to the Gujarati literature. Bihaan Singh Shekawat (1901-1989) was a distinguished Indian politician and freedom fighter who played a crucial role in the country's independence movement.
Another notable bearer of the name was Bihaan Pandya (1929-2001), an Indian classical musician and exponent of the Kirana Gharana. He was widely respected for his mastery of the sitar and received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to Indian classical music.
While the name Bihaan may have originated from a warrior background, its meaning and usage have evolved over time, and it has been embraced by individuals from various walks of life, including writers, politicians, and musicians.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Bihaan over time
The chart below shows babies named Bihaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Bihaan, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bihaan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bihaan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4954 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3013 | 6 | 1 |
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- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
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FAQ
Bihaan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bihaan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Bihaan was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Bihaan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 6 babies registered as Bihaan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bihaan?
A masculine Hindu name meaning dawn or morning.
How many people are called Bihaan in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Bihaan across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.