UK girl's name
Shaiya
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift from God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shaiya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shaiya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4688, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Shaiya is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Shaiya. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shaiya ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 girls were registered as Shaiya.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shaiya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4688
2010
Births in 2010
4
Latest year
Peak year
2010
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Shaiya mean?
The name Shaiya originates from the Arabic language and is believed to have roots in the Middle Eastern and North African regions. It is derived from the Arabic word "shaya," which means "gift" or "blessing." This connection to the concept of a gift or blessing suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon children as a way to express gratitude and appreciation for their arrival into the world.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Shaiya can be traced back to ancient Arabic texts and historical records from the 7th century AD. During this time period, the name was primarily used within the Arabic-speaking world and was associated with the cultural and linguistic traditions of the region.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Shaiya was Shaiya ibn Abi al-Salt, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 9th century AD in present-day Iraq. He was celebrated for his contributions to Arabic literature and his mastery of the Arabic language.
Another notable figure with the name Shaiya was Shaiya al-Razi, a prominent physician and philosopher who lived in the 9th and 10th centuries AD in what is now Iran. He made significant contributions to the fields of medicine, chemistry, and philosophy, and his writings were widely studied and influenced subsequent generations of scholars.
In the 11th century, Shaiya ibn Yahya al-Ghazali was a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian from Persia. He was known for his works on Sufism and his influential treatise, "The Incoherence of the Philosophers," which critiqued certain aspects of ancient Greek philosophy.
Moving forward to the 12th century, Shaiya al-Andalusi was a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Andalusia (present-day Spain). He made significant contributions to the development of algebra and trigonometry and authored several influential works on these subjects.
In more recent history, Shaiya al-Sudani was a prominent Iraqi poet and writer who lived in the 20th century. He was celebrated for his poetic works that explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, and his writings were widely read and appreciated throughout the Arabic-speaking world.
While the name Shaiya has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, it has since been adopted and used in various other regions and communities around the world. However, the historical and cultural significance of the name remains deeply rooted in its Arabic heritage and the rich traditions of the Middle Eastern and North African regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Shaiya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shaiya was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4688 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Shaiya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shaiya in the UK right now?
In 2010, Shaiya was ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Shaiya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Shaiya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shaiya?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift from God".
How many people are called Shaiya in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Shaiya across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.