Siyaan
An Arabic name meaning "brilliance" or "radiance".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Siyaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Siyaan today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Siyaan births was 2019 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Siyaan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Siyaan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2019
7 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2022 SSA rank
#14,037
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Siyaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Siyaan from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 7 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Siyaan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Siyaan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Siyaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Siyaan
The name Siyaan is believed to have originated from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the Sanskrit language. The etymology of the name can be traced back to the Sanskrit word "siyan," which means "black" or "dark-colored." This could suggest that the name was initially given to individuals with a darker complexion or perhaps derived its meaning from a symbolic association with darkness or night.
In ancient Indian texts and scriptures, the name Siyaan is mentioned in various contexts, often as a descriptor for deities or celestial beings associated with the night sky or the cosmos. One notable reference can be found in the Vedas, the sacred Hindu scriptures, where the name is used to describe the dark and mysterious aspects of the universe.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Siyaan can be traced back to the 5th century CE, during the Gupta Empire in ancient India. Several historical records from this period mention individuals bearing this name, suggesting its widespread use among the elite and scholarly classes of the time.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Siyaan:
1. Siyaan Rai (1450-1518), a renowned poet and scholar from the Mughal Empire era, known for his contributions to Persian and Urdu literature.
2. Siyaan Singh (1701-1778), a warrior and military commander who played a crucial role in the resistance against the Mughal Empire during the 18th century.
3. Siyaan Devi (1835-1905), a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's education in 19th century India.
4. Siyaan Bhushan (1890-1964), a distinguished mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of geometry.
5. Siyaan Gupta (1920-2002), a celebrated artist and painter whose works captured the vibrant cultural heritage of India.
While the name Siyaan is not as commonly used in modern times, it remains a meaningful and culturally rich name, rooted in the ancient traditions and linguistic heritage of the Indian subcontinent. Its association with darkness and celestial elements adds a layer of mystery and depth to its significance.
People
Siyaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Siyaan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Siyaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Siyaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Siyaan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Siyaan a common name?
We classify Siyaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Siyaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Siyaan was 2019, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Siyaan is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Siyaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Siyaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Siyaan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Siyaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Siyaan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Siyaan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Siyaan?
See how many Americans are named Siyaan on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.