Jeevan
Meaninglife · Sanskrit
Jeevan is an Indian boy name meaning “life”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Jeevan has the name Evan hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jeevan would score 16 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationJeevan peaked in 2012, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Jeevan you'd meet today is about 13 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Jeevan would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 58,824 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryJeevan first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
US births per million boys, 1987–2025
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About the name Jeevan
Jeevan is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “life”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 2010s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Boy name: Arjun · bright, shining
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Idris · possibly studious
- Boy name: Aarav · peaceful, calm
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Unisex name: Aryan · noble
- Boy name: Ishaan · lord, ruler
Questions about the name Jeevan
What does the name Jeevan mean?
Jeevan means “life” and comes from Sanskrit. Names built around “life” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Chaim (“life”), Umar (“life, flourishing”), Vito (“life”) and Vivaan (“full of life”).
What is the origin of the name Jeevan?
Jeevan is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Jeevan a boy or girl name?
Jeevan is a boy name. In 2025, 29 US boys were named Jeevan.
How popular is the name Jeevan?
Jeevan ranked #3,757 for US boys in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 2012, when it reached #3,450. Over the last five years it has climbed 2,223 places.
What names are similar to Jeevan?
If you like Jeevan, you might also like Chaim, Umar, Vito and Vivaan.
What should I know before naming my baby Jeevan?
Jeevan is an Indian boy name meaning “life”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.