Shayan
A boys’ name of Persian origin, meaning worthy, suitable.
Shayan by the numbers
In 2025, 50 babies in England and Wales were named Shayan. In the US, 60 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given several times more often in England and Wales than in the US.
Its American peak was 77 babies in 2014, making it a 2010s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Shayan. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Shaanpride, majesty37 in England and Wales (2025)
- Shayagift from god; a form of Shaya or Isaiah13 in England and Wales (2025)
- Sayanwandering; traveling10 in England and Wales (2025)
- Shahanking; royal17 in England and Wales (2025)
- Smayansmiling; one who smiles12 in the US (2017)
- Shayaan28 in England and Wales (2025)
Sounds like Shayan
Names that are said the same way as Shayan, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean honour
Like Shayan, each of these has honour in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Anthonypriceless, of inestimable worth8,810 in the US (2017)
- Muhammadpraiseworthy, worthy of praise5,957 in England and Wales (2025)
- Antoniopriceless or worthy; form of Antonius2,470 in the US (2017)
- Aryanoble; honorable; aryan2,201 in the US (2017)
- Harveybattle worthy or combat worthy372 in England and Wales (2025)
- Tonypriceless, worthy; a form of Anthony514 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Shayan
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