Shayaan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God's gift, long-lived
Origin: Arabic/Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #5813 in 2025 with 16 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Ayaan. Shares the meaning 'God's gift, long-lived.'
Similar names: shayan, saayan, sayaan, sayan, sayana, sayani, shayna, shyann
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Shayaan? About 1 in 208,031 babies born in 2025 were named Shayaan, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Shayaan
What does the name Shayaan mean?
Shayaan means “God's gift, long-lived” from Arabic/Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Shayaan?
Shayaan has Arabic/Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “God's gift, long-lived”.
How popular is Shayaan?
Shayaan ranked #5608 in 2025 — given to 16 babies that year.
When was Shayaan most popular?
Shayaan peaked in 2011 with 60 babies registered that year.
Is Shayaan a boy or girl name?
Shayaan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Shayaans in registered births are male.
Is the name Shayaan rising or falling in popularity?
Shayaan has fallen 1374 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4234 in 2020 to #5608 in 2025.
How long has Shayaan been recorded?
Shayaan appears in birth records across 27 years — from 1995 through 2025.