Cheyenne is trendy unisex baby name. Popular as a given name since the mid-century, Cheyenne has a lively place in popular culture. Cheyenne O'Malley is a character in the Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls book series, and “Beaches of Cheyenne” is a song by Garth Brooks. Keep reading to learn more about this fashionable baby name.
Meaning of the name Cheyenne:
Sioux: red speaker, foreign tongue
Origin of the name Cheyenne:
Cheyenne derives from the Sioux language word Å ahÃyena. Although the precise definition is unclear, most experts believe that Å ahÃyena descends from the Dakota expression Å ahÃya (meaning “red speaker” or “foreign tongue”).
Symbolism of the name Cheyenne:
Cheyenne is a Dakota exonym for the Great Plains Native American tribe. The symbol for Cheyenne is the morning star.

Style of the name Cheyenne:
Modern
Gender of the name Cheyenne:
Cheyenne is a name that is used for both boys and girls.
Pronunciation of the name Cheyenne:
shie-AN
Number of syllables in the name Cheyenne:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Cheyenne:
The name Cheyenne evokes feelings of confidence and serenity.
Alternative spellings for the name Cheyenne:
- Chayanne
- Shyanne
- Shayanne
Nicknames for the name Cheyenne:
Popularity of the name Cheyenne:
According to the Social Security Administration index, Cheyenne was the 581st most popular baby girl name in 2020. Cheyenne ranked among the top 100 baby names for girls from 1994-2000. The name was also among the top 1,000 baby names for boys during the 1950s and 1990s.
Related names for the name Cheyenne:
Great middle names for Cheyenne and their meanings:
- Amelia (work)
- Beatrice (blessed)
- Beau (beautiful, handsome)
- Clara (bright, clear)
- Dakota (friend, ally)
- Genevieve (tribal woman, family, kin)
- McKay (fire)
- Philip (friend of horses)
- Skye (cloud, sky)
- Whitney (white island)
Famous people with the name Cheyenne:
- Cheyenne Brando (model and daughter of Marlon Brando)
- Cheyenne Campbell (rugby player)
- Cheyenne “Chey” Dunkley (footballer)
- Cheyenne Renee Haynes (actress)
- Cheyenne David Jackson (actor)
- Cheyenne Nichole Kimball (singer)
- Cheyenne Marie Mize (folk music songwriter)
- Cheyenne Parker (basketball player)
- Cheyenne Tozzi (model)
- Cheyenne Nicole Woods (model)
Cheyenne in popular culture:
- Cheyenne Tyler Lee (character on Superstore)
- Cheyenne Montgomery (character on Reba)
- Cheyenne Mortenson (character on Cyberbully)