Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
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Cheyanne
GirlNative American· “from the name of the Cheyenne people”
- Meaning
- from the name of the Cheyenne people
- Origin
- Native American
- Pronunciation
- shy-AN
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #3,350
- US babies 2025
- 46
- Best rank
- #308 (1996)
- Peak year
- 1999
Meaning and origin of Cheyanne
Cheyanne is a Native American name that is usually said to mean “from the name of the Cheyenne people”.
Cheyanne is a spelling of Cheyenne, the name of a Native American people of the Great Plains. The English name comes from a Dakota word for the Cheyenne, often said to refer to people who speak a different language, though its exact meaning is debated. The city of Cheyenne, the capital of Wyoming, also bears the name. As a first name, Cheyenne became popular in the United States in the late twentieth century, and spellings like Cheyanne followed. It has a lyrical, Western feel. Chey and Anne are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Cheyanne first appears in US Social Security records in 1956. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 22 different years, starting in 1991. Its best national rank was #308 in 1996, and the most babies received it in 1999, when 931 were named Cheyanne. In 2025, 46 babies were named Cheyanne, and it ranked #3,350 nationally. That is 72% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,613 in 1980, #370 in 2000, #740 in 2010, and #3,350 in 2025. Of the 15,427 US girls named Cheyanne since records began, 40% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 6,034 babies. Since 2010, 2,463 more have been named Cheyanne.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Tyra, Destinee, Kassidy, Gillian, and Bryanna.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Cheyanne ranked highest in Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | #1166 | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | #1434 | 5 |
| Illinois | #1449 | 5 |
| Florida | #2227 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Cheyanne is usually pronounced shy-AN, with one syllable. It has eight letters, starts with C and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Cheyanne
A few middle names that flow with Cheyanne: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Cheyanne
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cheyanne mean?
Cheyanne is a Native American name that is usually said to mean “from the name of the Cheyenne people”.
What is the origin of the name Cheyanne?
Cheyanne has Native American roots. Cheyanne is a spelling of Cheyenne, the name of a Native American people of the Great Plains.
Is Cheyanne a popular name?
Not especially. Cheyanne ranked #3,350 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Cheyanne a boy or girl name?
Cheyanne is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Cheyanne?
Cheyanne is usually pronounced shy-AN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings