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Shianne

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Pronounced shy-AN /ʃaɪˈæn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Cheyenne — from the Dakota Sahiyena, the name of the Cheyenne people (variously 'those of a different/unintelligible speech'); a people/place-name; we note the peopleLow

In 30 seconds: The Cheyenne people: Shianne spells Cheyenne. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'shy-AN'). We note the people.
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Origin LowDakota, Native American
MeaningA spelling of Cheyenne — from the Dakota Sahiyena, the name of the Cheyenne people (variously 'those of a different/unintelligible speech'); a people/place-name; we note the people
U.S. rank (2024)#10137 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,864

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719732024

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

Shianne is a spelling of Cheyenne — from the Dakota Sahiyena, the name of the Cheyenne people (variously 'those of a different/unintelligible speech'); a people/place-name (we note the people). A lyrical, modern name (said 'shy-AN').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Cheyenne. Rare in this spelling, the-Cheyenne-people at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Cheyenne is the name of a Native American people (from the Dakota Sahiyena) — Shianne is a spelling, a lyrical, evocative name (we note the people; said 'shy-AN').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Cheyenne — Dakota; people-name

Variations

CheyenneShyanneChyanne

Nicknames

Shy

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If you like Shianne…

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Chyanne— a kin spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shianne mean?

Shianne spells Cheyenne — from the Dakota Sahiyena, the name of the Cheyenne people. We note the people.

How do you pronounce Shianne?

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

Is Shianne a boy or girl name?

Shianne is a girl's name.

How popular is Shianne?

Shianne is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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