Shaya
How to say it: SHY-uh · /ˈʃaɪə/
Hebrew short form of Yeshaya 'gift of God' - used for all genders.
Shaya was the 1,196th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 171 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,019 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,196 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 171 |
| Share of births | 1 in 19,387 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,019 |
| In France, 2025 | #4,924 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Barely heard before recent decades, Shaya has risen quickly from a quiet start. The 2020s are its best showing yet and the rise should continue.
What goes with it
Airy and breathy with a gentle touch and an easy lilt. Shay gives a shorter option.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Shaya is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #4,924 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Shaya
- Shaya Goldoust (born 1986)Iranian-born Canadian trans activist, radio presenter
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