Story, tale, or a name for Lord Krishna
Kahaan is a modern Indian name derived from the Sanskrit word 'Kahani', meaning story or fable. It is also frequently used as a variant of Kahan, which is one of the many names attributed to the Hindu deity Lord Krishna. The name suggests a life that is a beautiful narrative or a person with a divine connection.
Less common today
Kahaan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,051 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).