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Dhyaan

DHYAAN /djaˈɑn/

At a glance

In short
Dhyaan is a captivating and unique Sanskrit name for baby boys, meaning "meditation" or "contemplation." It has gained recognition in recent years.
U.S. rank 2025
#12,008 of boy names (outside the top 1,000)
Babies in 2025
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Trend
Slipping #10,605 in 2020 to #12,008 in 2025
Peak
#9,894 in 2024
First recorded
2014

Meaning of Dhyaan

Dhyaan is a unique and captivating name for a baby boy. With its origins rooted in Sanskrit, this name holds significant meaning. Dhyaan, pronounced as DHYAAN (/djaˈɑn/), is derived from the Sanskrit word "dhyan," which translates to "meditation" or "contemplation." This name has deep spiritual associations and represents the practice of focusing one's mind and achieving inner peace. Despite being a relatively uncommon name, Dhyaan has gained recognition in recent years, especially in the United States. While it may not be among the most popular names, its steady occurrence in recent times indicates a growing appreciation for its cultural and spiritual significance. Whether you are seeking a name with spiritual connotations or simply desire an unusual and meaningful choice for your little one, Dhyaan is an excellent option to consider.

How to pronounce Dhyaan

Popularity of Dhyaan in the U.S.

Dhyaan was the #12,008 boy name in the U.S. in 2025, with 5 babies. It peaked at #9,894 in 2024. It first appears in the records in 2014.

Bar and line chart: Dhyaan in the U.S., 2014–2025. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 7 in 2024 and 5 in 2025. Line: rank among boy names, peak #9,894 in 2024, #12,008 in 2025.
  • Boys named Dhyaan (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2014–2025. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2014⁠–⁠2025 8 rows
Dhyaan: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2025512,008▼ 2,114
202479,894back (not recorded in 2021–2023)
2020610,605▲ 198
2019610,803▼ 43
2018610,760▲ 1,486
2017512,246▼ 61
2016512,185back (not recorded in 2015)
2014610,717new