Chayanne, of Puerto Rican origin, is a unisex given name derived from the Hebrew name Chaim, which means "life". It is pronounced as /ʃaɪˈæniː/. This unique name gained popularity in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly due to the fame of Puerto Rican singer and actor Chayanne Pérez Morales. Although it may seem uncommon in English-speaking cultures, Chayanne offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking an unusual yet meaningful name for their child.
The name Chayanne has seen a varied trend in popularity over the years. Starting with five births each in 1990 and 1991, there was a noticeable increase to nine births in 1992. The following years displayed fluctuations, with peaks at twenty-five births in 1998 and twenty-eight in 1999. However, since 2003, the popularity of the name has declined significantly, reaching as low as six births in 2004. Over the entire period from 1990 to 2009, a total of 223 children were named Chayanne.