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Cheyann

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Pronounced shy-AN /ʃaɪˈæn/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Cheyenne, the name of a Native American (Plains) people and of a Wyoming city; the tribal name comes via the Dakota/Sioux. Used respectfully as a given name.Low

In 30 seconds: A place-and-people name: Cheyann respells Cheyenne (said 'shy-AN'). Bold and modern.
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Origin LowEnglish, Native American
MeaningA respelling of Cheyenne, the name of a Native American (Plains) people and of a Wyoming city; the tribal name comes via the Dakota/Sioux. Used respectfully as a given name.
U.S. rank (2022)#15798 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,679

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919802022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cheyann is a spelling of Cheyenne, a Native American people and place-name. It reads bold and modern - rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'shy-AN').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Cheyann respells Cheyenne, the name of a Native American people and a Wyoming city - a bold, evocative name noted respectfully (said 'shy-AN').
Overall data confidence 36%
References - Cheyann — respelling of Cheyenne (people/place)

Variations

CheyenneCheyanneShyann

Nicknames

CheyAnna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cheyann mean?

Cheyann is a respelling of Cheyenne, a Native American people and a Wyoming place-name.

How do you pronounce Cheyann?

It's said shy-AN /ʃaɪˈæn/ - two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Cheyann a boy or girl name?

Cheyann is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Cheyann?

Cheyann is extremely rare in the U.S.

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