Will my child share the name Shaya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Shaya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shaya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Shaya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Shaya has been fairly steady, ranked #1,897 in 2025 against #1,825 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #1,369 in 2019.

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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Shaya is a distinctive choice, ranked #1897 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Shaya in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Shaya in their class.