Gracious; peaceful; or a variant of Cheyenne.
Shian is a modern phonetic spelling that likely serves as a variant of Cheyenne, a Native American tribal name, or Sian, a Welsh form of Jane meaning 'God is gracious'. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Chinese word for 'peaceful' or 'tranquil'. Its usage in the US is rare and often chosen for its soft, unique sound.
Less common today
Shian isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,109 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
