Shayan

Shayan is a boy's name of Persian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 94 boys in the United States.

Shayan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Shayan

Shayan belongs to the Persian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Shayan first appears in Social Security records in 1982. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1668 in 1999, and in 2024 94 babies received the name — 2,229 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shayan in US records

First recorded (US)
1982
Best US rank
#1668 in 1999
Peak year
2024
Babies named Shayan in 2024
94
Total since 1880
2,229

Shayan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#458 in 2010
Babies named Shayan in 2025
50
Total since 1996
1,341

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shayan mean?

The meaning of Shayan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Persian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Shayan a boy or girl name?

Shayan is a boy name. In 2024, 94 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shayan?

Shayan comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Shayan?

Shayan first appears in US records in 1982. Its best-ever ranking was #1668 in 1999, and 94 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.