Shia
Shia is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Shia is a given name of Hebrew origin, traditionally understood to mean 'gift of God'. In the United States, it gained public recognition in the early 2000s, though it remains a relatively rare choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,255 babies in the United States have been named Shia since 1880. It ranks #2723 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1134.
States where it is most popular
- NY (70.1 %)
- CA (11.5 %)
- TX (6 %)
- NJ (3.4 %)
- FL (2.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 23 |
| 1990-2000 | 100 |
| 2000-2010 | 395 |
| 2010-2019 | 835 |
| 2020-2029 | 897 |
Famous people named Shia
- Shia LaBeouf: Actor, Filmmaker
Fun facts
- The name is rooted in Hebrew vocabulary associated with gifts or divine favor.
- Increased usage of the name in the U.S. coincided with the career rise of actor Shia LaBeouf in the mid-2000s.