Shia

Shia is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 224 babies in the United States.

Shia at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Shia

Shia belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Shia first appears in Social Security records in 1960 and has been given to 3,173 babies since 1880, including 224 in 2024.

Shia in US records

First recorded (US)
1960
Babies named Shia in 2024
224
Total since 1880
3,173

Shia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2007
Babies named Shia in 2025
9
Total since 1996
184

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shia mean?

The meaning of Shia is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Shia a boy or girl name?

Shia is a unisex name. In 2024, 224 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shia?

Shia comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shia?

Shia is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1960 and has been given to 3,173 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].