Shayan
Meaning
worthy, deserving (Persian); a modern favorite in urban Pakistan and the diaspora
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Shayan peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
49 people · the #67,613 first name in Brazil · median age 22
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Shayan
Most people given the name Shayan in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Shayan deep dive
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