The nameShayan

Shayan is a Persian boy's name.

Meaning

From the Persian shayan, "worthy, deserving".

Origin

Persian.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.

Popularity of the name Shayan

Shayan in France

1093rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2011peak year (40 births)
675babies named Shayan in France since 1900
02040 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Shayan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 295 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Shayan. Its rise began around 1997, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Shayan 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, its popularity has held steady at around 27 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shayan mean?

From the Persian shayan, "worthy, deserving".

What is the origin of the name Shayan?

Persian.

Is Shayan a girl's or a boy's name?

Shayan is a boy's name.