Gift or worthy of a gift
Shaya is a versatile name with roots in several cultures. In Hebrew, it is often used as a diminutive of Isaiah or Yeshayahu, meaning 'God is salvation' or 'gift.' In Persian contexts, it is a unisex name meaning 'worthy' or 'deserving.'
Less common today
Shaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,373 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actor and filmmaker
Greek-Danish singer and performer
