Boy · #7,000 in 2026

Zeeshan

Zeeshan, Zishan, Zeshaan or Zeshan is an Arabic given name, simply translated as "princely". This word is also used in Persian, Urdu and sometimes in Turkish poetry as an adjective.

Current Rank
#7,000
Peak Rank
#3,279 (2003)
Total Babies
627
5-Yr Trend
-14%
1979
First Year
2026
Last Year
2003
Peak Year
#3279
Peak Rank
627
Total Count
46
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Zeeshan

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Zeeshan, Zishan, Zeshaan or Zeshan is an Arabic given name, simply translated as "princely". This word is also used in Persian, Urdu and sometimes in Turkish poetry as an adjective.

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The Story of Zeeshan

Zeeshan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1979, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 28 Zeeshans were born — ranking #3,279 that year. As of 2026, Zeeshan ranks #7,000 for baby boys with 11 births, gradually falling (-14%). In total, more than 627 Zeeshans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Zeeshan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zeeshan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zeeshan

What does the name Zeeshan mean?
Zeeshan, Zishan, Zeshaan or Zeshan is an Arabic given name, simply translated as "princely". This word is also used in Persian, Urdu and sometimes in Turkish poetry as an adjective.
How popular is Zeeshan in 2026?
In 2026, Zeeshan ranks #7,000 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.
When was Zeeshan most popular?
Zeeshan reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #3,279 that year with 28 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Zeeshan most popular?
Zeeshan has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Illinois, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zeeshan.
Is Zeeshan a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Zeeshan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Zeeshan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zeeshan include Jarrin, Usama, Dillyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zeeshan

Zeeshan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 627 births in the dataset. Zeeshan's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #3,279. Use the chart and map above to compare Zeeshan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.