1,486births recorded
3Countries
2Variants
2009Peak · British Columbia
#4172United States 2025
Shia is a girl name family recorded 1,486 times in 3 countries since 1993. It ranks highest today in the United States (#4172 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 2009, at 18.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Shia
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shia | English | 1,093 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4172 | 2008 | ▲ 41 % |
| Shia | English | 17 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2013 | – |
| Shia | English | 6 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2009 | – |
| Shya | English | 365 | 🇺🇸 United States | #13208 | 2007 | ▲ 12 % |
| Shya | English | 5 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2008 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Shia ↔ Shya — spelling variant
Questions about Shia
How popular is the name Shia?
In 2025 it ranked #4172 in the United States. Official registers record 1,486 births across 3 countries.
What is Shia in other languages?
Shya (English).
When was Shia most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 2009, at 18.6 births per 100,000.
Is Shia a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Shia is a girl name.