Unisex · #1,241 in 2026

Zyan

Current Rank
#1,241
Peak Rank
#1,241 (2026)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
+59%
👧 Girl peak #4,566 (325 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,241 (2K total)
👦As Boy Name
1996
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#1241
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
31
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1998
First Year
2022
Last Year
2007
Peak Year
#4566
Peak Rank
325
Total Count
25
Years Active

The Story of Zyan

As a girl name

Zyan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1998, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 32 Zyans were born — ranking #4,566 that year. As of 2026, Zyan ranks #11,223 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 325 Zyans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Zyan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1996, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 162 Zyans were born — ranking #1,241 that year. As of 2026, Zyan ranks #1,241 for boys with 162 births, rising sharply (+59% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Zyans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Zyan

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zyan

What does the name Zyan mean?
Zyan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Zyan in 2026?
In 2026, Zyan ranks #1,241 among boys' names in the U.S., with 162 babies given the name that year.
When was Zyan most popular?
Zyan reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,241 that year with 162 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Zyan most popular?
Zyan has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Massachusetts. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zyan.
Is Zyan a unisex name?
Yes — Zyan is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 14% of Zyans assigned female and 86% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Zyan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zyan include Ellie, Waino, Loring. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zyan

Zyan is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Zyan's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,241. Use the chart and map above to compare Zyan'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.