Unisex nameCurrently #1,451 in the USRising
Shaya
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shaya's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Shaya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shaya |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 26 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 24 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 31 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 34 |
| 1996 | 31 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1998 | 34 |
| 1999 | 37 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 49 |
| 2002 | 42 |
| 2003 | 56 |
| 2004 | 52 |
| 2005 | 52 |
| 2006 | 57 |
| 2007 | 55 |
| 2008 | 59 |
| 2009 | 68 |
| 2010 | 71 |
| 2011 | 76 |
| 2012 | 65 |
| 2013 | 72 |
| 2014 | 79 |
| 2015 | 74 |
| 2016 | 101 |
| 2017 | 84 |
| 2018 | 115 |
| 2019 | 137 |
| 2020 | 113 |
| 2021 | 137 |
| 2022 | 131 |
| 2023 | 147 |
| 2024 | 164 |
Shaya through the decades
- Shaya peaked in 2024, when 164 babies were named Shaya in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Shaya has risen 84% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Shaya currently ranks #1,451 in the US and is on the rise.