To gaze or look; also a variant of Shai (gift)
Shyah is a rare name with multiple potential etymological paths. It is often used as a modern phonetic variant of the Hebrew name Shai, meaning 'gift', or linked to the Arabic root meaning 'to gaze' or 'to look'. In a contemporary American context, it is frequently chosen for its soft, breathy sound and its similarity to other popular names like Maya or Shyla.
Less common today
Shyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,056 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
