Shaya
Every Shaya since 1955 — 2,850 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shaya
Shaya is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,375 in 2025 with 135 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1955, 2,850 American babies have been named Shaya — about 63% boys and 37% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 171 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 Shaya stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shaya 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 | 36 | #4,055 | 135 | #1,375 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,881 | 127 | #1,436 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,983 | 120 | #1,496 |
| 2022 | 37 | #4,031 | 94 | #1,769 |
| 2021 | 31 | #4,495 | 106 | #1,611 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4,435 | 82 | #1,826 |
| 2019 | 25 | #5,291 | 112 | #1,522 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,443 | 83 | #1,833 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,788 | 69 | #2,047 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,633 | 82 | #1,841 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,208 | 53 | #2,427 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,884 | 50 | #2,510 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,808 | 49 | #2,519 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,564 | 51 | #2,480 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,700 | 53 | #2,400 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,354 | 50 | #2,504 |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,685 | 43 | #2,839 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,121 | 30 | #3,638 |
| 2007 | 27 | #5,358 | 28 | #3,777 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,357 | 31 | #3,441 |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,579 | 29 | #3,440 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,525 | 29 | #3,358 |
| 2003 | 28 | #4,648 | 28 | #3,354 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,349 | 24 | #3,650 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,981 | 25 | #3,495 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,906 | 16 | #4,755 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,199 | 9 | #6,334 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,417 | 17 | #3,580 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,985 | 5 | #7,422 |
| 1980 | 20 | #3,977 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,355 |
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| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #4,317 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shaya in 2025?
Shaya ranked #1,375 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 135 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shaya?
2,850 babies have been named Shaya in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shaya most popular?
Shaya peaked in 2025, when 171 newborns received the name.
Is Shaya a boy or girl name?
Shaya is used for both: about 37% of babies named Shaya have been girls and 63% boys.
Is the name Shaya rising or falling?
Shaya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.