Declining since 2003, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Shayana since 1989
Babies named Shayana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 28 |
Meaning & origin
Shayana is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1989, ranking 7,133 in 2025 with a 1-in-107,151 frequency. Its popularity has been declining since 2003, though it reached its peak in 2025. The name is most commonly found in Florida. While its exact origin is unclear, it likely derives from Persian Shayan or Yiddish Shayna, fitting a trend of melodic, invented names. Parents choosing Shayana often pair it with siblings like Maya or Jayden.
Shayana is a modern given name that appears to be a creative respelling or variation of names like Shayan (Persian origin, meaning 'worthy, suitable') or Shayna (Yiddish origin, meaning 'beautiful'). It emerged in the United States in the late 1980s and has seen modest use, particularly in Florida. The name fits a pattern of invented or adapted names popular in the late 20th century, often blending familiar sounds with feminine endings.
Where Shayana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Shayana” around the world
Where Shayana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shay, Ana, Shaya
Sibling names for Shayana
Names that share Shayana's style, for a brother or sister.
