Vihaan is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #600 in 2017 with 61 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 93 births ranking #427. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 5,293 boys born was named Vihaan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Vihaan is a modern Indian favourite often linked with dawn or a new beginning. It feels bright, hopeful, and very current.
The name has become especially visible in recent decades and reflects the modern popularity of names with positive, uplifting meanings. Its soft sound has also helped it travel well beyond India.