UK boy's name
Ehaan
A Hindu name derived from Sanskrit meaning "a master of wisdom".
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.
Ehaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ehaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1758, with 14 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 14 births.
This profile covers 73 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2011 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.
Ehaan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 73 living people in the UK are called Ehaan. 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
- • Ehaan ranked #1758 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 14 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 14 boys were registered as Ehaan.
- • About 73 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ehaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1758
2024
Births in 2024
14
Latest year
Peak year
2024
14 births
Estimated living
73
2026
Meaning
What does Ehaan mean?
The given name Ehaan has its origins in the Punjabi language, which is primarily spoken in the northwestern regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the state of Punjab. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ahan," which means "day" or "time." It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century, when Sanskrit-influenced names became prevalent in the region.
Ehaan is closely related to other Punjabi names such as Ahan and Ahan Sharma, which share the same root word. It is also similar in spelling and pronunciation to the Hindi name Ehaan and the Arabic name Ihan, although their etymological origins differ.
While there are no known direct references to the name Ehaan in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been used by various individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Ehaan Singh, a Punjabi warrior and military commander who lived in the late 17th century and served under the Sikh ruler Guru Gobind Singh.
Another notable figure bearing this name is Ehaan Prasad, an Indian politician and social activist from the state of Uttar Pradesh, who lived from 1875 to 1944 and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.
In the realm of literature, Ehaan Gupta was a celebrated Punjabi poet and writer from the late 19th century, known for his contributions to the Punjabi literary tradition.
Moving into the 20th century, Ehaan Kapoor was an Indian film director and screenwriter active in the 1960s and 1970s, best known for his critically acclaimed movies exploring social issues.
More recently, Ehaan Khan is a contemporary Pakistani cricketer who has represented his nation in various international tournaments and was part of the national team that won the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2006.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Ehaan throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures and disciplines.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ehaan over time
The chart below shows babies named Ehaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 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 Ehaan, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 14 births in 2024, compared with 14 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ehaan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ehaan 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 | #3330 | 33 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3624 | 40 | 8 |
Related
Names similar to Ehaan
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Ehaan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ehaan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ehaan was ranked #1758 for boys in England and Wales, with 14 births registered.
When was Ehaan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 14 babies registered as Ehaan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ehaan?
A Hindu name derived from Sanskrit meaning "a master of wisdom".
How many people are called Ehaan in the UK?
A total of 73 babies have been registered as Ehaan across the 13 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.