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UK girl's name

Shyanna

A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Shayna or Shawna.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Shyanna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shyanna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 8 births.

This profile covers 25 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2009 to 2018. 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 25 living people in the UK are called Shyanna. 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 2019 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Shyanna ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2010, when 8 girls were registered as Shyanna.
  • About 25 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shyanna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5666

2018

Births in 2018

3

Latest year

Peak year

2010

8 births

Estimated living

25

2026

Meaning

What does Shyanna mean?

The name Shyanna is a relatively modern and anglicized variant of the German name Shannah, which itself is a feminine form derived from the Hebrew name Shanah, meaning "bright" or "brilliant." The name has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages and cultures of the Middle East, specifically in the Hebrew language and Jewish tradition.

While the exact origin and etymology of the name Shyanna are not entirely clear, it is believed to have emerged as a creative spelling variation of the more traditional Shannah during the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States and the United Kingdom. The addition of the "y" may have been intended to give the name a more unique and modern flair.

Historically, the name Shannah has been recorded in various religious texts and historical documents, but there are no significant references specifically to the spelling variation Shyanna until recent times. One of the earliest known individuals with the name Shyanna was Shyanna Shaughnessy, an American actress born in 1974, who appeared in several television shows and films in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Another notable figure with the name Shyanna is Shyanna Lao, a Canadian professional wrestler and valet, better known by her ring name Aria Blake. Lao, born in 1990, has been active in the independent wrestling circuit since the late 2000s.

In the field of sports, Shyanna Samuels, an American hurdler, competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, representing the United States in the 400-meter hurdles event. Samuels was born in 1990 and hails from Georgia.

Shyanna Holley, an American fashion model and social media influencer, has also gained recognition in recent years. Born in 1995, Holley has worked with various brands and has a significant following on platforms like Instagram.

Another individual with the name Shyanna is Shyanna Sanders, an American singer-songwriter and actress born in 1999. Sanders has released several singles and has appeared in various television shows and films, showcasing her versatile talents.

While the name Shyanna is still relatively uncommon compared to more traditional names, its unique spelling and modern flair have contributed to its increasing popularity in recent decades, particularly among English-speaking communities.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Shyanna over time

The chart below shows babies named Shyanna registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Shyanna, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Shyanna
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Decades

Shyanna by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shyanna 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 #4844 22 5
2000s #5556 3 1

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FAQ

Shyanna: questions and answers

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

In 2018, Shyanna was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Shyanna most popular?

The peak year on record was 2010, with 8 babies registered as Shyanna in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Shyanna?

A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Shayna or Shawna.

How many people are called Shyanna in the UK?

A total of 25 babies have been registered as Shyanna across the 6 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.