Praise or gift of God
Shiah is a rare name often considered a variant of the Hebrew name Shaya or a diminutive of Isaiah. It carries the spiritual connotation of offering praise or being a divine gift. While its usage is infrequent, it offers a modern, phonetic appeal for parents seeking a short, spiritual name.
Less common today
Shiah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,712 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actor and filmmaker
