Chayan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Chayan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 27 babies have been named Chayan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chayan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,858 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,858
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"pioneer, trailblazer"
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Portuguese origin
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Pali origin
"noble leader"
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Kikuyu origin
"one who refuses, the defiant one"
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Scandinavian patronymic origin
"son of Daniel, God is my judge"
#42,761 in US
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About the Name Chayan
Chayan is a boy name .
Is Chayan a boy or girl name? Chayan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,858 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #71,632. Chayan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Chayan is currently ranked #42,858 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Chayan include Cha, Chay, Chy, Chie, and Chakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Chayan include Chayce, Chayse, Chayton . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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