Shia
Every Shia since 1960 — 3,348 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shia
Shia is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,360 in 2025 with 138 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 3,348 American babies have been named Shia — about 67% boys and 33% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 225 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shia stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #4,258 | 138 | #1,360 |
| 2024 | 54 | #3,043 | 171 | #1,202 |
| 2023 | 48 | #3,377 | 159 | #1,236 |
| 2022 | 50 | #3,269 | 146 | #1,305 |
| 2021 | 52 | #3,153 | 153 | #1,252 |
| 2020 | 48 | #3,271 | 130 | #1,367 |
| 2019 | 33 | #4,329 | 85 | #1,813 |
| 2018 | 43 | #3,609 | 72 | #2,027 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,167 | 99 | #1,620 |
| 2016 | 35 | #4,233 | 72 | #2,006 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5,108 | 73 | #1,997 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,091 | 93 | #1,667 |
| 2013 | 43 | #3,637 | 71 | #1,960 |
| 2012 | 33 | #4,476 | 70 | #2,014 |
| 2011 | 59 | #2,940 | 104 | #1,532 |
| 2010 | 59 | #2,935 | 96 | #1,635 |
| 2009 | 81 | #2,392 | 115 | #1,454 |
| 2008 | 88 | #2,248 | 83 | #1,799 |
| 2007 | 37 | #4,200 | 40 | #2,966 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5,211 | 35 | #3,146 |
| 2005 | 27 | #4,942 | 31 | #3,308 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,267 | 20 | #4,390 |
| 2003 | 42 | #3,460 | 25 | #3,613 |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,095 | 18 | #4,468 |
| 2001 | 13 | #8,127 | 15 | #5,096 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,635 | 13 | #5,536 |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,886 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #7,065 |
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| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,523 |
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Famous people named Shia
- Shia LaBeouf Actor · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shia in 2025?
Shia ranked #1,360 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 138 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shia?
3,348 babies have been named Shia in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shia most popular?
Shia peaked in 2024, when 225 newborns received the name.
Is Shia a boy or girl name?
Shia is used for both: about 33% of babies named Shia have been girls and 67% boys.
Is the name Shia rising or falling?
Shia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shia?
Well-known people named Shia include Shia LaBeouf (actor).