The nameSelyan
Selyan is a recent boy's name close to Célian, mostly given in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- A modern coinage
Meaning
It is linked to Célian, from the Latin caelum, "sky".
Origin
A modern coinage, through Célian.
History
First found in France in 1998, Selyan peaked in the early 2010s, notably in Île-de-France. It is still given today.
Popularity of the name Selyan
Selyan in France
Selyan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,020 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Selyan. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Selyan in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 58 births a year on average, against 98 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Selyan mean?
It is linked to Célian, from the Latin caelum, "sky".
What is the origin of the name Selyan?
A modern coinage, through Célian.
Is Selyan a girl's or a boy's name?
Selyan is a boy's name.