Unisex nameCurrently #1,201 in the USRising
Shia
//ˈʃiə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shia'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.
Shia's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shia |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 67 |
| 2004 | 53 |
| 2005 | 58 |
| 2006 | 62 |
| 2007 | 77 |
| 2008 | 171 |
| 2009 | 196 |
| 2010 | 155 |
| 2011 | 163 |
| 2012 | 103 |
| 2013 | 114 |
| 2014 | 130 |
| 2015 | 100 |
| 2016 | 107 |
| 2017 | 125 |
| 2018 | 114 |
| 2019 | 118 |
| 2020 | 178 |
| 2021 | 204 |
| 2022 | 196 |
| 2023 | 207 |
| 2024 | 224 |
Shia through the decades
- Shia peaked in 2024, when 224 babies were named Shia in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Shia has risen 28% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Shia currently ranks #1,201 in the US and is on the rise.