Shiyan is a captivating name of Chinese origin, meaning "miracle" or "marvel." It consists of two characters: "shi" (异) which means "different," and "yan" (岩) which means "rock." Together, they convey a sense of uniqueness and steadfastness. This name is often chosen by parents hoping for their child to grow up to be extraordinary in some way, embodying the spirit of rarity and strength implied by its characters. Shiyan can also be found among other East Asian cultures that adopt Chinese characters, such as in Japan and Korea, where it may have slightly different pronunciations but retains its original meaning.
The name Shiyan experienced a period of popularity between 1996 and 2007, with five years registering six births each, totaling thirty births during this span.