Dark, black, or blue-black
In Sanskrit, the name refers to the color of a dark, heavy rain cloud. It is most famously used as an epithet for the Hindu deity Krishna, who is often depicted with skin the color of the night sky.
About 7 boys were named Shyam in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Oscar-nominated film director and screenwriter
Renowned Indian film director and screenwriter
Sri Lankan-Canadian novelist
