Gift or praise
Shia is a name with multiple etymological roots. In a Hebrew context, it is often considered a diminutive of names like Yeshayahu (Isaiah), meaning 'gift' or 'salvation'. In an Arabic context, it refers to a follower or faction, most notably associated with the Shia branch of Islam.
About 138 boys were named Shia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actor and filmmaker
The same feel as Shia — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
