Shayan
Meaningworthy · Persian
- US rank
- #2,145
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,655 in 1999
67 babies were named Shayan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 379 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1982–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Shayan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 25,510 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Shayan, 67 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Shayan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryShayan first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1999, when it reached #1,655.
- TrendShayan has slipped 379 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,145. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedShayan is most popular in New York, where it ranks #885, followed by Michigan (#905). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningIn Persian, Shayan means “worthy”.
About the name Shayan
Shayan is a boy name of Native American origin meaning “worthy”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-yan”. US birth records list Shayan for boys from 1982 to 2025, in 43 of those 44 years. Its best year was 1999, when it ranked #1,655 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,145, with 67 babies.
Origin:Native American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.2 | 191,388 boys |
| 1990s | 24 | 42,337 boys |
| 2000s | 31 | 32,626 boys |
| 2010s | 35 | 28,466 boys |
| 2020s | 47 | 21,239 boys |
More Native American boy names
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Boy name: Mikah · who is like God
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Takoda · friend to everyone
- Unisex name: Dakotah · friend, ally
- Unisex name: Texas · friends
- Unisex name: Dekota · friend, ally
Questions about the name Shayan
What does the name Shayan mean?
Shayan means “worthy” in Persian.
What is the origin of the name Shayan?
Shayan has Native American roots in our records. Other Native American names include Kai, Dakota, Mikah.
Is Shayan a boy or girl name?
Shayan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Shayan?
Shayan ranked #2,145 for US boys in 2025, given to 67 babies. Its best year was 1999 (#1,655).