Cheyenne

Girl's name

Cheyenne is a Native American name derived from the Dakota Sioux word "šahíyena," meaning "little Cree."

Meaning Unintelligible speakers
Origin Native American
U.S. births in 2023 310 Falling
Peak year 1996

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With C

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Cheyenne Kimball - Singer, winner of "America's Most Talented Kid."
  • Cheyenne Jackson - Actor, known for Broadway and TV roles.
  • Cheyenne Woods - Golfer, LPGA player and Tiger Woods' niece.

Sisters for Cheyenne

Girl names closely related to Cheyenne

Shelby Presley Adalyn Emery Adelynn Adaline Emerie Heidi

Brothers for Cheyenne

Boy names closely related to Cheyenne

Zane Micah Elijah Kayce Zayden Preston Raiden Nehemiah

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Cheyenne

Cheyanne Shyann Shyanne

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