Cyan

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Pronounced SY-an /ˈsaɪ.æn/Medium

Meaning: From the word cyan — from Greek kyanos, 'a dark blue; a greenish-blue color'; a color word-name; used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: A greenish-blue: Cyan is a color word-name — 'the cyan blue'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'SY-an').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the word cyan — from Greek kyanos, 'a dark blue; a greenish-blue color'; a color word-name; used for both sexes; here for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#6197 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,097

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Cyan comes from the word cyan — from Greek kyanos, 'a dark blue; a greenish-blue color' (the bright blue of sea and sky). A crisp, modern color word-name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; it also echoes the Welsh Cian, 'ancient'; said 'SY-an'; nickname Cy).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-greenish-blue at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Cyan means 'a greenish-blue color' (Greek kyanos, 'dark blue') — a crisp, modern color word-name, used for both sexes (here for girls; it also echoes the Welsh Cian; said 'SY-an').

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References — cyan — word origin

Variations

CyannCyanneCian

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cyan mean?

Cyan is a color word-name — Greek 'a greenish-blue color'.

How do you pronounce Cyan?

It's said SY-an /ˈsaɪ.æn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cyan a boy or girl name?

Cyan is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Cyan?

Cyan is a very rare name in the U.S.