Will my child share the name Shaya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Shaya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shaya in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Shaya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Shaya is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 399 places over the last five years to #2444 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Shaya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Shaya is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Shaya a popular baby name in the United States?

Shaya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2444

Shaya

Shaya is a distinctive choice, ranked #2444 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Shaya in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2444

About the Name Shaya

Shaya is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 399 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1653 in 2010 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1998.

Shaya is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.