UK boy's name
Sahan
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "brave" or "lion".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sahan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sahan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 4 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2006 to 2020. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Sahan. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sahan ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 4 boys were registered as Sahan.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sahan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
4 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Sahan mean?
The name Sahan is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, with roots tracing back to Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages in the world. In Sanskrit, the word "sahan" means "patient" or "tolerant," reflecting the virtues of patience and resilience that were highly valued in ancient Indian culture.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Sahan can be found in the Mahabharata, the epic Sanskrit text that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this ancient literary work, Sahan is mentioned as the name of a wise and patient sage, renowned for his ability to remain calm and composed even in the face of adversity.
Throughout the centuries, the name Sahan has been associated with various historical figures and notable personalities. One such individual was Sahan Gupta, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived during the 7th century CE. Gupta made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is credited with developing several important mathematical concepts and formulas.
Another notable figure bearing the name Sahan was Sahan Khan, a powerful military leader and ruler who lived in the 16th century. Khan was a prominent figure in the Mughal Empire, serving as the governor of several provinces and playing a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the empire's territories.
In more recent times, the name Sahan has been carried by individuals from various walks of life. One notable example is Sahan Arzoo, a celebrated Pakistani poet and writer who was born in 1936. Arzoo's poetic works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, earned him widespread acclaim and a dedicated following throughout the region.
Another prominent individual with the name Sahan is Sahan Muratovic, a Bosnian-Australian professional basketball player who was born in 1989. Muratovic has represented Australia in several international competitions and has played for various teams in professional leagues around the world, earning recognition for his skills and athleticism on the court.
While the name Sahan has deep roots in the Indian subcontinent and has been associated with various historical figures and notable personalities over the centuries, it has also gained popularity and recognition in other parts of the world, transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sahan over time
The chart below shows babies named Sahan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sahan, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sahan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sahan 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 | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4805 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4043 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Sahan
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Sahan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sahan in the UK right now?
In 2020, Sahan was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sahan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 4 babies registered as Sahan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sahan?
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "brave" or "lion".
How many people are called Sahan in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Sahan across the 5 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.