Chyanna is a contemporary given name of unknown origin, believed to have been coined recently. It gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States and Australia. The name Chyanna is often associated with modern, eclectic, and unique styles, reflecting its recent coinage and lack of historical or cultural precedents. Its pronunciation typically follows the pattern /shəˈjɑːnə/ (sha-YAH-nə), but variations may exist due to its novelty. As a newer name, Chyanna has not yet been widely adopted across cultures and does not carry any specific linguistic or symbolic meanings beyond its unique sound and aesthetic appeal.
The name Chyanna experienced a notable increase in popularity between 1988 and 1998, with the highest number of births occurring in 1998 (26 births). However, there was a significant decrease afterwards, dropping to just 5 births in 2006. Since then, the number of births has remained relatively low, with 6 or fewer occurrences each year until 2017, which had only 5 births. Overall, from 1988 to 2017, there were a total of 318 babies named Chyanna born in the United States.