How Many People Are Named Zeeshan?

Complete statistics for the name Zeeshan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Zeeshan
Very Rare
Arabic

Zeeshan means 'to increase' in Arabic, symbolizing growth and prosperity. Only 591 people named Zeeshan live in the US today, making up just 1 in 557,949 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2003 with 28 births, showing its stable presence.

~496
Living in US
1 in 668,245
Americans
2003
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To increase
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Ambitious Dynamic Energetic
33
Life Path Number

Life-path number 33 signifies a person with a strong sense of purpose and a mission to make a positive impact.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

192,902
Worldwide Bearers
#5,427
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
140,084
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
29,841
🇮🇳 India
7,711
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
2,749
🇸🇬 Singapore
2,426
🇨🇳 China
1,793
🇬🇧 England
1,655
🇺🇸 United States
1,130
🇰🇼 Kuwait
1,007
🇨🇦 Canada
644

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
591 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
447
Would be under 30 (74%)
157
Would be 30–60 (26%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 604 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2003

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Zeeshan Through the Generations

Zeeshan, a name rooted in Arabic, has seen a steady presence in the United States since the early 2000s. With 591 individuals bearing this name today, it's clear that Zeeshan remains a rare but cherished choice. The majority of those named Zeeshan are under 30, indicating that it's a modern name embraced by younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 16
California 5
Illinois 5
New Jersey 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Zeeshan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Zeeshan's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Zeeshan

How Many People Have the Name Zeeshan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 496 people in the United States currently share the name Zeeshan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 668,245 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Zeeshan a Common or Rare Name?

Zeeshan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Zeeshan Mean?

Zeeshan means "to increase" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Zeeshan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Zeeshan Most Popular?

The name Zeeshan reached peak popularity in 2003, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Zeeshan?

Approximately 496 people named Zeeshan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 496. That works out to roughly 1 in 668,245 Americans.

Is Zeeshan a rare name?

Zeeshan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 668,245 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zeeshan mean?

Zeeshan means "to increase" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Zeeshan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Zeeshan are male and 0% are female.

When was Zeeshan most popular?

Zeeshan peaked in 2003 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US496
All-Time Births496
1 in X1 in 668,245
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2003
World Rank#5,427
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.