Girl · #12,425 in 2026

Shayane

Current Rank
#12,425
Peak Rank
#12,425 (1998)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1998
First Year
1998
Last Year
1998
Peak Year
#12425
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Shayane

Shayane first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1998, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 6 Shayanes were born — ranking #12,425 that year. As of 2026, Shayane ranks #12,425 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Shayanes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Shayane

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shayane is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shayane

What does the name Shayane mean?
Shayane is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Shayane in 2026?
In 2026, Shayane ranks #12,425 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Shayane most popular?
Shayane reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #12,425 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Shayane a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Shayane is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Shayane?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shayane include Selestina, Merriah, Saleana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Shayane

Shayane is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Shayane's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #12,425. Use the chart and map above to compare Shayane's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.