Shaya Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Shaya is a Hebrew name meaning 'gift' or 'gift from God.' It evolved from the name Shai and has become popular in various cultures. The name embodies the traits of being a blessing and is perceived positively in modern society. There is no biblical background associated with this name.
The name Shaya is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Shaya has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Shaya' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7795th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5057th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3273rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1821st out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8023rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5414th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5632nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4886th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shaya' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shaya"
Pronunciation
/ˈʃeɪə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Shaya is derived from the Hebrew name 'Shai,' which means 'gift' or 'gift from God.' It is often associated with the idea of being a blessing or a present.
Meaning
gift
Language Evolution
Shai, Shaya
Historical Usage
The name Shaya has gained popularity in modern times, particularly among Jewish communities and in various cultures that appreciate Hebrew names.
Variants & Derivatives
Shai, Shay, Shaya
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Shaya is viewed positively, often associated with uniqueness and cultural significance.
Famous People
Shaya Tayefe Mohajerani, Shaya F. Omer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shaya"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Shaya"
"Shaya" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7795th of 10718 | 19 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5057th of 16616 | 141 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3273rd of 24088 | 482 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1821st of 23106 | 1,025 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8023rd of 19264 | 75 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5414th of 27321 | 247 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5632nd of 35406 | 353 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4886th of 30306 | 329 |
Regional Popularity of "Shaya" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
60.24% 2098th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
28.89% 1293rd/4475 |
- |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
18.69% 965th/5164 |
- |
42.22% 3151st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
11.59% 520th/4487 |
- |
48.45% 3041st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Shaya" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
- | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
73.80% 3811th/5164 |
- |
47.85% 3571st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
68.82% 3088th/4487 |
- |
40.41% 2536th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Shaya"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shaya" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.