Shayaan Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationshah-YAHN / /ʃɑːˈjɑːn/Persian; Arabic; Urdu
Meaning
worthy; deserving; intelligent
Historical & Cultural Background
In Persian, Shayaan signifies someone who is worthy or deserving. In Arabic, it conveys intelligence and capability. The name is also used in Urdu-speaking cultures, where it carries similar connotations of merit and intellect.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Shayan
- Shayen
International Variants
- Shayan (Persian)
- Shayaan (Urdu)
Famous people named Shayaan
Shayaan Khan — actor.
Shayaan Ali — musician.
Fictional characters named Shayaan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shayaan was first seen in the United States in 1995. Shayaan has ranked as high as #1286 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, California, Illinois, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Shayaan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shayaan (2020)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2010 | 47 |
| 2011 | 60 |
| 2012 | 55 |
| 2013 | 54 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 48 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 16 |