Declining since 2012, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Shayaan since 1995
Babies named Shayaan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 223 |
| 2010s | 423 |
| 2020s | 125 |
Meaning & origin
Shayaan entered U.S. records in 1995, a relatively recent arrival compared to many traditional names. Its peak usage came in 2011, after which it has been on a gradual decline, dropping in rank each year since 2012. Though still rare nationwide, the name is most common in Texas. Its meaning, rooted in Islamic faith, reflects a sentiment of answered prayer, giving it spiritual significance for many families. The trajectory shows a falling trend, but its association with similar-sounding names like Ayaan and Rayyan may sustain its quiet appeal.
Shayaan is a spelling variant of Sha'yan, derived from the Arabic root ش-أ-ن (sh-'-n), related to matters or concerns. In many Islamic contexts, the name is understood as a shortened form of expressions like 'Sha'yan lillah' (a matter for God) or specifically 'Sha'yan bu lam' (God has answered our prayer). The name is popular among Muslim families in South Asia and the Middle East, often chosen for a child born after a period of waiting or prayer.
Where Shayaan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Shayaan” around the world
Where Shayaan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shay, Ayaan
Variants: Sha'yan, Shaayan, Shayyan
Sibling names for Shayaan
Names that share Shayaan's style, for a brother or sister.
