Shia
2 countries#1358 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shia was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,348 births recorded 1960–2025 · currently #1358 · peaked in 2024 with 225 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, Florida, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
133 births recorded 2007–2021 · currently #2493 · peaked in 2011 with 15 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
133 births recorded 2007–2021 · peaked in 2011 with 15 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shia’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3083 | — |
| 2007 | #2920 | ↑163 |
| 2008 | #1792 | ↑1128 |
| 2009 | #1453 | ↑339 |
| 2010 | #1626 | ↓173 |
| 2011 | #1524 | ↑102 |
| 2012 | #2003 | ↓479 |
| 2013 | #1942 | ↑61 |
| 2014 | #1657 | ↑285 |
| 2015 | #1983 | ↓326 |
| 2016 | #1991 | ↓8 |
| 2017 | #1612 | ↑379 |
| 2018 | #2017 | ↓405 |
| 2019 | #1805 | ↑212 |
| 2020 | #1361 | ↑444 |
| 2021 | #1245 | ↑116 |
| 2022 | #1300 | ↓55 |
| 2023 | #1234 | ↑66 |
| 2024 | #1196 | ↑38 |
| 2025 | #1358 | ↓162 |
Frequently asked questions about Shia
Is Shia a popular name?
Yes — Shia currently ranks #1358 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shia more common for boys or girls?
Shia is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shia most popular?
Shia peaked in 2024 in United States, with 225 recorded births that year.
Is Shia rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shia’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4038 in 1960 to #1358 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shia?
At least 3,481 babies have been recorded with the name Shia across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Shia popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shia appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Shia?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Shia include Bailey, Copeland, Taylen, Bernard.
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