Shayaan
Shayaan is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Worthy, deserving, or suitable.
Origin and history
Shayaan is a masculine name of Persian and South Asian origins, meaning 'worthy', 'deserving', or 'suitable'. It is widely used across Muslim-majority regions and South Asia. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used choice, gaining modest popularity in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
777 babies in the United States have been named Shayaan since 1880. It ranks #3899 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1802.
States where it is most popular
- NY (42.9 %)
- TX (27.2 %)
- CA (15.7 %)
- NJ (7.7 %)
- IL (2.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 223 |
| 2010-2019 | 423 |
| 2020-2029 | 125 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Classical Persian word for 'worthy' or 'befitting'.
- Shayaan has seen increased usage in the U.S. since the early 2000s.