Shya
Every Shya since 1999 — 365 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shya
Shya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,693 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 365 American babies have been named Shya. Its peak came in 2007, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Shya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shya 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 | 6 | #14,693 | — | — |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,366 | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #11,054 | — | — |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,974 | 5 | #14,035 |
| 2021 | 8 | #12,049 | — | — |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,455 | — | — |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,379 | — | — |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,329 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,729 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #16,155 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,352 | — | — |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,529 | — | — |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,160 | — | — |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,528 | — | — |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,949 | — | — |
| 2009 | 34 | #4,468 | — | — |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,258 | — | — |
| 2007 | 36 | #4,283 | — | — |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,659 | — | — |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,366 | — | — |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,482 | — | — |
| 2003 | 25 | #5,074 | — | — |
| 2002 | 10 | #10,133 | — | — |
| 2001 | 10 | #10,004 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,760 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shya in 2025?
Shya ranked #14,693 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shya?
365 babies have been named Shya in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shya most popular?
Shya peaked in 2007, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Shya a boy or girl name?
Shya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shya rising or falling?
Shya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.