Shayan

Shayan: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Meaning and origin of Shayan

  • A male given name (of Persian origin)

How popular is Shayan?

67U.S. babies in 2025
#1668peak rank (1999)
2,354babies since 1880

Since 1880, 58 girls and 2,296 boys in the U.S. have been named Shayan (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #12479 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #1668 in 1999. In 2025, 67 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Shayan FAQ

What does the name Shayan mean?

A male given name (of Persian origin)

How popular is the name Shayan?

Since 1880, 58 girls and 2,296 boys in the U.S. have been named Shayan (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #12479 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #1668 in 1999. In 2025, 67 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Shayan a boy or girl name?

Shayan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 58 girls and 2,296 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.