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UK boy's name

Shayaan

A masculine Indian name meaning "one who excels" or "intellectual".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Shayaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shayaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1322, with 20 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 56 births.

This profile covers 718 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1999 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.

The latest count is about 36% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 721 living people in the UK are called Shayaan. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Shayaan ranked #1322 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 20 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2010, when 56 boys were registered as Shayaan.
  • Shayaan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #707 in 2016.
  • About 721 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shayaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1322

2024

Births in 2024

20

Latest year

Peak year

2010

56 births

Estimated living

721

2026

Meaning

What does Shayaan mean?

The name Shayaan has its origins in the Persian language and culture. It is derived from the Old Persian word "shayan," which means "worthy" or "deserving." The name can be traced back to ancient Persia, which is now modern-day Iran.

In the Middle Ages, the name appeared in Persian literature and historical records. It was often associated with noble and influential figures in Persian society. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is in the 10th century, when a Persian poet named Shayaan Ghaznavid wrote several works that are still studied today.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Shayaan. In the 12th century, Shayaan al-Din Muhammad Khwarizmi was a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer. He is credited with introducing the concept of algebra to the Western world.

During the Safavid Dynasty in the 16th and 17th centuries, Shayaan Beyk was a prominent military commander who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Persian Empire. He was known for his strategic prowess and bravery on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, Shayaan Khan was a influential Persian statesman and diplomat. He served as the ambassador to several European countries and played a significant role in strengthening diplomatic ties between Persia and the West.

Another notable figure with the name Shayaan was Shayaan Farrukh, a celebrated Persian artist and calligrapher who lived in the early 20th century. His intricate calligraphic works are considered masterpieces and are displayed in prestigious museums around the world.

The name Shayaan has a rich history and has been bestowed upon influential individuals across various fields, including literature, science, military, politics, and art. Its meaning of "worthy" or "deserving" reflects the significant contributions and accomplishments of those who have carried this name throughout the ages.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Shayaan over time

The chart below shows babies named Shayaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Shayaan, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 20 births in 2024, compared with 56 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Shayaan
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Decades

Shayaan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shayaan 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
2020s #1203 113 5
2010s #770 430 10
2000s #1598 169 10
1990s #1850 6 1

Geography

Where Shayaan is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Shayaan. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Shayaan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #707 in 2016.

Scotland
3

Across the UK

Shayaan in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#707 in 2016

2 years of NRS records, 8 total registered

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FAQ

Shayaan: questions and answers

How popular is the name Shayaan in the UK right now?

In 2024, Shayaan was ranked #1322 for boys in England and Wales, with 20 births registered.

When was Shayaan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2010, with 56 babies registered as Shayaan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Shayaan?

A masculine Indian name meaning "one who excels" or "intellectual".

How many people are called Shayaan in the UK?

A total of 718 babies have been registered as Shayaan across the 26 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 8 more in Scotland.

Where is Shayaan most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Shayaan ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #707 in 2016. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

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.