Gift or worthy of praise
The name Shaia is a rare choice with multiple potential etymological roots. It is often considered a variant of the Hebrew name Shai, meaning 'gift', or linked to Arabic origins meaning 'worthy' or 'distinguished'. In some contexts, it is also viewed as a diminutive or modern variation of names like Isaiah or Shay.
Less common today
Shaia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,226 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the video game series · The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
