UK girl's name
Cheyanna
A feminine name of Native American origin meaning "alien" or "stranger".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Cheyanna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Cheyanna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5545, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2008 to 2008. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Cheyanna is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Cheyanna. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Cheyanna ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 girls were registered as Cheyanna.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Cheyanna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5545
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Cheyanna mean?
The name Cheyanna is derived from the Native American Cheyenne tribe, which originated in the Great Plains region of the United States. The Cheyenne language belongs to the Algonquian language family, and the word "Cheyenne" itself means "people of a different language" or "red people."
The Cheyenne tribe has a rich cultural history, and their name has been recorded in various historical documents and accounts. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Cheyenne tribe dates back to the late 17th century, when French explorers encountered them in the region now known as Minnesota.
While the name Cheyanna is not directly mentioned in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is closely tied to the Cheyenne tribe's history and traditions. The name may have been derived from the tribal name itself or from specific words or concepts within the Cheyenne language.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Cheyanna is Cheyanna Ralph, a Cheyenne artist and educator who was born in the early 20th century. She played a significant role in preserving and promoting Cheyenne culture through her artwork and teaching.
Another notable person named Cheyanna is Cheyanna Carrillo, a softball player who represented the United States in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Born in 1996, she has been a standout player at the collegiate and international levels.
In the realm of literature, Cheyanna Humble is a contemporary author and poet of Cheyenne descent. Her works explore themes of identity, heritage, and the experiences of Native American women.
Cheyanna Washburn is a Cheyenne activist and advocate for indigenous rights. She has been involved in various grassroots movements and has worked to raise awareness about issues affecting Native American communities.
Historically, the name Cheyanna may also have been used by members of the Cheyenne tribe or individuals with close connections to the tribe. However, specific records from earlier eras can be challenging to find or verify with certainty.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Cheyanna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Cheyanna was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5545 | 3 | 1 |
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- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Cheyanna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Cheyanna in the UK right now?
In 2008, Cheyanna was ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Cheyanna most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Cheyanna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Cheyanna?
A feminine name of Native American origin meaning "alien" or "stranger".
How many people are called Cheyanna in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Cheyanna across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.