UK boy's name
Izhaan
Of Arabic origin meaning "God's gift" or "worshipper of God".
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.
Izhaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Izhaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #318, with 137 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 137 births.
This profile covers 440 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2013 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
Izhaan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 441 living people in the UK are called Izhaan. 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
- • Izhaan ranked #318 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 137 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 137 boys were registered as Izhaan.
- • Izhaan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #703 in 2022.
- • About 441 living people in the UK are estimated to have Izhaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#318
2024
Births in 2024
137
Latest year
Peak year
2024
137 births
Estimated living
441
2026
Meaning
What does Izhaan mean?
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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Izhaan over time
The chart below shows babies named Izhaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 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 Izhaan, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 137 births in 2024, compared with 137 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Izhaan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Izhaan 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 | #565 | 400 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3478 | 40 | 5 |
Geography
Where Izhaan is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Izhaan. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Izhaan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #703 in 2022.
Across the UK
Izhaan in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#703 in 2022
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Izhaan
- Isaac 49,129
- Ibrahim 14,115
- Ismail 4,679
- Isaiah 4,629
- Idris 3,810
- Ivan 3,146
- Isa 2,943
- Ian 2,805
- Ilyas 2,552
- Ieuan 2,515
- Ibraheem 2,384
- Ioan 2,295
FAQ
Izhaan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Izhaan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Izhaan was ranked #318 for boys in England and Wales, with 137 births registered.
When was Izhaan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 137 babies registered as Izhaan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Izhaan?
Of Arabic origin meaning "God's gift" or "worshipper of God".
How many people are called Izhaan in the UK?
A total of 440 babies have been registered as Izhaan across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Izhaan most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Izhaan ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #703 in 2022. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.