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Shayan
BoyPersian· “worthy, deserving”
- Meaning
- worthy, deserving
- Origin
- Persian
- Pronunciation
- shy-AHN
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #2,163
- US babies 2025
- 67
- Best rank
- #1,668 (1999)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Shayan
Shayan is a Persian name that means “worthy, deserving”.
Shayan is a Persian boys' name meaning worthy, deserving or fitting, from the adjective shayan. It is widely used in Iran and in Persian-speaking communities, and has also become common in Pakistan and elsewhere in South Asia. It is said shy-AHN, with the stress on the final syllable. Parents are often drawn to it for its positive meaning and its compact sound. It is sometimes confused with Shayne or Shane, which are unrelated Irish names. Related Persian names built on similar ideas include Arman and Shervin.
Popularity over time
Shayan first appears in US Social Security records in 1982. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,668 in 1999, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 94 were named Shayan. In 2025, 67 babies were named Shayan, and it ranked #2,163 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,871 in 2000, #2,317 in 2010, and #2,163 in 2025. Of the 2,296 US boys named Shayan since records began, 29% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 612 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Simcha, Bakari, Ames, Xavian, and Hazen.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Shayan ranked highest in New York, Michigan, and Virginia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #909 | 15 |
| Michigan | #985 | 7 |
| Virginia | #1228 | 5 |
| Ohio | #1444 | 5 |
| California | #1567 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Shayan over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Shayan is usually pronounced shy-AHN, with one syllable. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-an”.
Middle names for Shayan
A few middle names that flow with Shayan: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Shayan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shayan mean?
Shayan is a Persian name that means “worthy, deserving”.
What is the origin of the name Shayan?
Shayan has Persian roots. Shayan is a Persian boys' name meaning worthy, deserving or fitting, from the adjective shayan.
Is Shayan a popular name?
Not especially. Shayan ranked #2,163 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Shayan a boy or girl name?
Shayan is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Shayan over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Shayan?
Shayan is usually pronounced shy-AHN. 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