How Many People Are Named Shiya?

Complete statistics for the name Shiya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Shiya
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Shiya, a very rare female name, is held by just 252 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,311,141 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 98%, are under 30, showing it's definitely a modern choice.

~252
Living in US
1 in 1,311,141
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Innovative Confident Energetic
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

8,524
Worldwide Bearers
#68,204
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
7,136
🇹🇼 Taiwan
988
🇺🇸 United States
97
🇨🇩 DR Congo
48
🇹🇭 Thailand
45
🇿🇦 South Africa
36
🇳🇬 Nigeria
32
🇲🇷 Mauritania
20
🇨🇳 China
20
🇨🇦 Canada
10

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
47 (19%)
♀ Female
204 (81%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
249
Would be under 30 (98%)
5
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 254 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
95

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Shiya Through the Generations

Shiya peaked in popularity in 2015 with 25 births, but since then, its usage has been slowly declining. With an average age of 16, most Shiya's are under 30, indicating it's a name embraced by younger parents. As of now, there are 249 under-30s, 5 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60, painting a picture of a genuinely contemporary name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 37

✨ Similar Names to Shiya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shiya's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Shiya

How Many People Have the Name Shiya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 252 people in the United States currently share the name Shiya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,311,141 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shiya a Common or Rare Name?

Shiya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Shiya Mean?

Shiya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Shiya in SSA data, approximately 19% are male and 81% are female.

When Was Shiya Most Popular?

The name Shiya reached peak popularity in 2015, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Shiya?

Approximately 252 people named Shiya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 254. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,311,141 Americans.

Is Shiya a rare name?

Shiya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,311,141 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shiya mean?

Shiya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Shiya more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 19% of people named Shiya are male and 81% are female.

When was Shiya most popular?

Shiya peaked in 2015 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US252
All-Time Births254
1 in X1 in 1,311,141
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2015
World Rank#68,204
Male %19%
Female %81%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.