Zeeshan
Boy name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Zeeshan: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 1999.
Zeeshan is a name of Persian and Urdu origin, derived from the Persian word "zishan," meaning "dignity," "splendour," or "majesty." It is a popular name across South Asia and the Muslim world, often given to boys with the hope they will carry themselves with grace and honour. A notable bearer is Zeeshan-ul-Hassan Usmani, a Pakistani nuclear scientist and religious scholar. The name also appears in the world of cricket, with Pakistani player Zeeshan Khan and Scottish cricketer Zeeshan Bashir. While no major places are directly named after a Zeeshan, the name shares its root with the Persian "Zishan," which appears in place names across Iran and Central Asia. A common variant is Zishan, and the name has gained modest but steady use in Scotland since the 1990s, reflecting the country's growing South Asian community.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19996 babies
- Latest (1999)
- #2886 babies
- Total births
- 9since 1979
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y