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UK name, mostly girls

Shyan

A name of Iranian origin meaning "deserving admiration or worthy praise.".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 25 boys.

Shyan is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Shyan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4012, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 9 births.

This profile covers 41 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2000 to 2010. 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.

The latest count is about 56% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 41 living people in the UK are called Shyan. 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 2011 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Shyan ranked #4012 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2002, when 9 girls were registered as Shyan.
  • Shyan is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
  • About 41 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shyan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 62.1% of Shyan registrations are for girls.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4012

2010

Births in 2010

5

Latest year

Peak year

2002

9 births

Estimated living

41

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Shyan

In England and Wales birth records, Shyan has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 37.9% of registrations are for boys and 62.1% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

38% boys
62% girls
Boys25 (37.9%)Girls41 (62.1%)

Shyan registered for boys

  • Ranked #3,848 in 2020
  • 4 boys registered in 2020
  • Peak: 2020 (4 births)

Shyan registered for girls

  • Ranked #4,012 in 2010
  • 5 girls registered in 2010
  • Peak: 2002 (9 births)

Meaning

What does Shyan mean?

The name Shyan is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, with roots tracing back to ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'shyama,' which means 'dark' or 'black,' often referring to the complexion or hair color.

One of the earliest records of the name Shyan can be found in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a warrior prince. This ancient text, composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE, provides insight into the use of the name during the Vedic period in Indian history.

In the 12th century CE, a notable figure named Shyan Bhatt emerged as a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian. He is credited with writing several influential works on Sanskrit grammar and linguistics, further cementing the name's association with the Indian subcontinent.

Throughout history, the name Shyan has been borne by various individuals, including Shyan Singh, a 16th-century Rajput warrior who fought against the Mughal Empire in present-day Rajasthan, India. Another notable figure was Shyan Sundar Das (1878-1962), a prominent Indian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.

In the realm of arts and culture, Shyan Munshi (1920-2003) was a celebrated Indian classical singer and musician, renowned for his contributions to the Hindustani music tradition. Additionally, Shyan Bhuiyan (1952-2017) was a celebrated Bangladeshi actor and director, known for his influential roles in popular Bengali films.

The name Shyan also found its way into the literary world, with Shyan Chowdhury (1932-2008) being a prominent Bangladeshi poet and writer, celebrated for his poetic works that explored themes of love, nature, and societal issues.

While the name Shyan has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, its usage has transcended geographical boundaries, with individuals from various cultural backgrounds adopting it over the centuries, adapting it to their respective linguistic and cultural traditions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Shyan over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Shyan in England and Wales, from 2000 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Shyan, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2010, compared with 9 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
02579200020102020

Decades

Shyan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shyan 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 #4012 5 1
2000s #3549 36 7

Related

Names similar to Shyan

FAQ

Shyan: questions and answers

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

In 2010, Shyan was ranked #4012 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Shyan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2002, with 9 babies registered as Shyan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Shyan?

A name of Iranian origin meaning "deserving admiration or worthy praise.".

How many people are called Shyan in the UK?

A total of 41 babies have been registered as Shyan across the 8 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.