Sanskrit: 'gift'; Hebrew: 'God is gracious'; English: 'shy'

Is Shya a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Shya is commonly used as a Girl name.

It’s currently ranked #937 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Shya Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHY-ah / ʃaɪə

Sanskrit; Hebrew

Meaning

Sanskrit: 'to be' or 'to exist'; Hebrew: 'gift from God'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Shya has roots in both Sanskrit and Hebrew, reflecting diverse cultural influences. In Sanskrit, it is associated with existence and being, while in Hebrew, it conveys a sense of divine gift. The name is relatively modern and may appeal to parents looking for unique yet meaningful names for their children. Its usage is not widespread, making it a distinctive choice.

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Famous people named Shya

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Fictional characters named Shya

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Sibling Suggestions

Shay Shane Shiloh Shaan Shai

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shya was first seen in the United States in 2022. Shya has ranked as high as #1388 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Shya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Shya

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
2022	5