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UK boy's name

Sohaan

A masculine Indian name meaning "attractive" or "beautiful".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Sohaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sohaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3908, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2015 to 2015. 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.

Sohaan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Sohaan. 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 2016 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Sohaan ranked #3908 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2015, when 4 boys were registered as Sohaan.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sohaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3908

2015

Births in 2015

4

Latest year

Peak year

2015

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Meaning

What does Sohaan mean?

The name Sohaan has its roots in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world, dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, where it was used by various ancient civilizations and cultures.

The name Sohaan is derived from the Sanskrit word "Suhan," which means "a good speaker" or "one who speaks well." It is a combination of the words "su," meaning "good," and "han," meaning "to strike" or "to speak." This suggests that the name was given to individuals who were known for their oratory skills or their ability to express themselves eloquently.

In ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, there are references to individuals with names similar to Sohaan, suggesting that the name has been in use for centuries. However, no specific historical figures with the exact name Sohaan have been widely recorded in these texts.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Sohaan can be found in the 16th century, when it was used by a famous Indian poet and scholar named Sohaan Lal Suri. He was born in 1540 in the city of Lahore, which is now in modern-day Pakistan. Suri is renowned for his contributions to the Braj Bhasha literature and his poetic works, which explored themes of devotion and spirituality.

Another notable figure with the name Sohaan was Sohaan Singh, a Sikh warrior and military leader who lived during the 18th century. He fought bravely against the Mughal Empire and played a crucial role in the Sikh resistance against the oppressive rule of the time.

In the 19th century, Sohaan Lal Pathak was a prominent Indian social reformer and educationist. He founded several schools and advocated for the education of women and the underprivileged sections of society.

Sohaan Qadri was a renowned Sufi poet and mystic who lived in the 20th century. His poems and writings explored the themes of spirituality, love, and the human condition, and he had a significant influence on the literary and cultural landscape of South Asia.

Sohaan Arora was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived in the latter half of the 20th century. She was instrumental in popularizing and preserving the traditional dance forms of India and received numerous accolades for her contributions to the arts.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Sohaan throughout history, each leaving a lasting impact in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the regions they hailed from.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Sohaan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sohaan 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
2010s #3908 4 1

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FAQ

Sohaan: questions and answers

How popular is the name Sohaan in the UK right now?

In 2015, Sohaan was ranked #3908 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Sohaan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2015, with 4 babies registered as Sohaan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Sohaan?

A masculine Indian name meaning "attractive" or "beautiful".

How many people are called Sohaan in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Sohaan across the 1 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.