People of a different language
Derived from the Lakota word 'shaiyena', it is the name of an Algonquian people of the Great Plains. While often associated with the Cheyenne tribe, this specific spelling was popularized in the late 20th century by the Puerto Rican singer Chayanne.
About 5 boys were named Chayanne in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Puerto Rican Latin pop singer and actor
