Kivaan vs Shayar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shayar

Boy #24,965 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"poet, one who feels deeply"

Origin: Arabic sha'ara

Cultural Roots

Arabic Urdu Pakistani Indian Muslim Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,965
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay, Yar

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Popularity Comparison

Kivaan Rank #24,982
Shayar Rank #24,965

Shayar is more popular, ranked #24965 vs #24982 for Kivaan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kivaan ___

No pairings available yet.

Shayar ___

  • Shayar Ali
  • Shayar Ahmad
  • Shayar Hassan
  • Shayar Raza
  • Shayar Kabir

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Shayar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kivaan or Shayar more popular?

Shayar is more popular, ranked #24965 compared to Kivaan at #24982 in the United States.

What do Kivaan and Shayar mean?

Shayar means "poet, one who feels deeply" (Arabic sha'ara origin).

Are Kivaan and Shayar boy or girl names?

Kivaan is primarily a boy name. Shayar is primarily a boy name.

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