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UK girl's name

Shayann

Of Native American origin, meaning "flower" or "blossom".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Shayann is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shayann popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. 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.

Shayann is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Shayann. 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 2012 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Shayann ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Shayann.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shayann as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5785

2011

Births in 2011

3

Latest year

Peak year

2011

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Shayann mean?

The name Shayann is a relatively modern name with roots in different cultures and languages. It is believed to have originated as a variation of the Hebrew name Shayan, which means "gift" or "present." This name was likely influenced by the Arabic name Shayan, which also means "gift" or "present."

In Persian culture, the name Shayann is closely related to the name Shayan, and it is often used as a feminine variation of the masculine name. The name Shayan has been recorded in Persian literature and historical texts dating back to the 9th century.

While the name Shayann is not found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in Western countries. One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Shayann was in the United States in the late 20th century.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne this name or variations of it. One such person is Shayann Biglari, an American businessman and investor who was born in 1977. He is the founder and CEO of Biglari Holdings, a diversified holding company.

Another person with this name is Shayann Pereira, a Brazilian model and actress who was born in 1991. She has appeared in various television shows and movies in Brazil.

Shayann Moyer is an American writer and poet who was born in 1990. She has published several collections of poetry and has been recognized for her work in the literary community.

Shayann Freemantle is a British artist and sculptor who was born in 1965. Her works have been exhibited in galleries and museums across the United Kingdom and Europe.

Shayann Goswami is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who was born in 1978. She has performed and taught Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form, and has received numerous awards for her contributions to the art form.

It is worth noting that while the name Shayann has gained popularity in recent years, it is still considered a relatively uncommon name in most parts of the world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Shayann by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shayann 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
2010s #5785 3 1

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FAQ

Shayann: questions and answers

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

In 2011, Shayann was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Shayann most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Shayann in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Shayann?

Of Native American origin, meaning "flower" or "blossom".

How many people are called Shayann in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Shayann 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.