Tools / Baby names / S
Shya
GirlMeaning of Shya: Sanskrit: 'dark or blue'
Shya is a girl's name most strongly associated with Indian naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 13531st most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#13531
6 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
365
First recorded 1999 · peak 2007
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
1% boys · 99% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
More Indian girls' names
Indian · 1 syllable
US #63UK #15
Indian · 2 syllables
US #161UK #184
Indian · 2 syllables
US #338UK #110
Indian · 2 syllables
US #320UK #837
Indian · 3 syllables
US #1188UK #395
Indian · 2 syllables
US #914UK #134
Indian · 2 syllables
US #602UK #347
Indian · 2 syllables
US #1049UK #404
Indian · 3 syllables
US #930UK #869
Indian · 2 syllables
US #1333UK #1097
Indian · 1 syllable
US #854UK #478
Indian · 2 syllables
US #885UK #320
Other names starting with S
Greek · 2 syllables
US #9UK #12
Greek · 2 syllables
US #5UK #13
Greek · 2 syllables
US #55UK #50
Hebrew · 2 syllables
US #95UK #130
Hebrew · 2 syllables
US #201UK #97
English · 2 syllables
US #34UK #79
Hebrew · 2 syllables
US #50UK #132
Italian · 2 syllables
US #99UK #19
Latin · 2 syllables
US #52UK #305
English · 2 syllables
US #157UK #112
English · 3 syllables
US #140UK #211
Hebrew · 3 syllables
US #156UK #670