Shia
How to say it: SHY-uh · /ˈʃaɪə/
Short form of Isaiah (Hebrew 'Yeshayahu', meaning 'God is salvation'); also a modern standalone given name.
Shia was the 1,182nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 172 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 69% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #896 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,182 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 172 |
| Share of births | 1 in 19,275 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +69% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #896 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost everything about Shia belongs to recent decades. Peak use arrived in the 2020s, and the rise is expected to go on.
What goes with it
Airy and breathy, Shia sounds delicate yet distinct. Esai aligns in tone and Zaya offers a like minded companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Shia is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
Famous people named Shia
- Shia LaBeouf (born 1986)American actor
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