US Popularity:12392
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Arabic, British, Welsh
Meaning:God is gracious; High status, splendor, noble, admirable, praiseworthy
Shan is a gender-neutral baby name with Arabic and Hebrew origins. Derived from the Welsh name Siân and the English name Jane, you’ll find Shan is actually connected to the Hebrew name John, meaning “God is gracious.” While this name is perfect for baby growing up in a religious home, its Arabic association will also be admired with the variant Zeshan, meaning “high status,” “splendor,” “noble,” “admirable,” or “praiseworthy.” Whether baby is grows up to be a leader of their community or needs a little reminder of their faith from time to time, a name like Shan will not lead baby astray.

Shan Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Shan is currently #3304 on The Bump
Boy:Shan is currently #2237 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Shan is currently #1825 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Shan is currently #12392 in U.S. births
Boy:Shan is currently #13392 in U.S. births
Girl:Shan is currently #29105 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2016
Gender:
Girl
#29116
in 2016
- 228
from 2005
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Quranic Names, Shan

  • Name Doctor, Shan (1)

  • Name Doctor, Shan

  • Behind the Name, Shan, January 2022

  • Behind the Name, Siân, January 2022

  • Behind the Name, Jane, January 2022

  • Behind the Name, John, December 2022

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