Viaan is a modern Indian name from Sanskrit, usually explained as "full of life" or "lively", a close relative of the more common Vihaan. It became fashionable in India in the 2010s and is popular among Indian-American families, who like its short, bright sound. In the United States Viaan reached its best rank of number 1122 in 2019 and has since slipped to number 2385 in 2025.