Amin vs Shayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amin

Boy #1,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trustworthy, faithful, honest"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Swahili Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,640
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amin Rank #1,640
Shayan Rank #1,749

Amin is more popular, ranked #1640 vs #1749 for Shayan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amin ___

  • Amin Ali
  • Amin Hassan
  • Amin Ibrahim
  • Amin Khalid
  • Amin Omar
  • Amin Farrukh

Shayan ___

  • Shayan Alexander
  • Shayan James
  • Shayan Michael
  • Shayan Daniel
  • Shayan Reza

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amin

Yasmin Layla Hassan Fatima Tariq

If you choose Shayan

Dara Cyrus Aryan Layla Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amin or Shayan more popular?

Amin is more popular, ranked #1640 compared to Shayan at #1749 in the United States.

What do Amin and Shayan mean?

Amin means "trustworthy, faithful, honest" (Arabic origin). Shayan means "worthy, deserving" (Persian origin).

Are Amin and Shayan boy or girl names?

Amin is primarily a boy name. Shayan is primarily a boy name.

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