UK boy's name
Shaiyan
An Arabic name meaning "shooting star" or "meteor shower".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shaiyan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shaiyan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3225, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2002 to 2002. 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.
Shaiyan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Shaiyan. 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 2003 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shaiyan ranked #3225 for boys in England and Wales in 2002, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 boys were registered as Shaiyan.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shaiyan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3225
2002
Births in 2002
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Shaiyan mean?
The name Shaiyan has its origins tracing back to the ancient Persian language, where it is believed to have derived from the word "shayan," meaning "worthy" or "deserving." This name has a rich cultural heritage that spans centuries and can be found in various historical records and literary works.
One of the earliest known references to the name Shaiyan can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. In this epic, the name is mentioned in connection with a character who embodies the qualities of worthiness and valor.
Throughout the medieval era, the name Shaiyan gained popularity among Persian nobility and aristocracy. Several notable figures from this period bore this name, including Shaiyan al-Ghazali, a renowned Persian philosopher and theologian who lived during the 11th and 12th centuries. His writings on Sufism and Islamic philosophy had a profound impact on the intellectual landscape of his time.
In the 13th century, Shaiyan al-Din Suhrawardi, a Persian philosopher and mystic, made significant contributions to the field of illuminationist philosophy. His teachings and writings on the nature of light and its symbolic significance in spiritual enlightenment have left a lasting legacy in Islamic thought.
Moving forward to the 15th century, Shaiyan Qazvini was a celebrated Persian calligrapher and painter who was renowned for his mastery of the Nasta'liq script and intricate miniature paintings depicting scenes from Persian literature and history.
Another notable figure from the 16th century was Shaiyan Khan, a powerful military commander who served under the Mughal Empire in India. His strategic military campaigns and loyalty to the Mughal ruler, Akbar the Great, earned him a place in the annals of Indian history.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the name Shaiyan, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and cultures. The name continues to hold cultural significance and is still used today, carrying with it the essence of worthiness and deserving respect.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Shaiyan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shaiyan 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 | #3225 | 3 | 1 |
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- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Shaiyan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shaiyan in the UK right now?
In 2002, Shaiyan was ranked #3225 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shaiyan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Shaiyan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shaiyan?
An Arabic name meaning "shooting star" or "meteor shower".
How many people are called Shaiyan in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Shaiyan 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.