Shaya: meaning of the Hebrew name
שייה
Pronounced SHAH-yah
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
- #89 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Shaya
Shaya is written שייה or שיה in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
שייה Girl, Modern Hebrew
Shaya is a new, soft Israeli name for girls. Inside it you can hear the Hebrew word shai, which means a gift.
שיה Girl, Modern Hebrew
Shaya comes from shai, a gift, with a soft ending added. A modern girl's name that expresses the gift that has come into the world.
Shaya in Hebrew
Shaya is written שייה in Hebrew. Other spellings: שיה. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- יYod
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 325 (Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaninggift
- PronunciationSHAH-yah
- Hebrewשייה
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsשיה
Popularity in Israel
שייה
In 2024, Shaya (שייה) ranked #89 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (201 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #71, in 2021.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 89 | 201 |
| 2023 | 83 | 214 |
| 2022 | 79 | 232 |
| 2021 | 71 | 261 |
| 2020 | 108 | 151 |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - |
שיה
In 2024, Shaya (שיה) ranked #129 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (112 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #101, in 2021.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 129 | 112 |
| 2023 | 141 | 102 |
| 2022 | 111 | 154 |
| 2021 | 101 | 173 |
| 2020 | 105 | 157 |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Shaya
What does the name Shaya mean?
Shaya is a new, soft Israeli name for girls. Inside it you can hear the Hebrew word shai, which means a gift.
How do you pronounce Shaya?
Shaya is pronounced SHAH-yah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shaya in Hebrew?
Shaya is written שייה in Hebrew. Other spellings: שיה.
How popular is the name Shaya in Israel?
In 2024, Shaya (שייה) ranked #89 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (201 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #71, in 2021. In 2024, Shaya (שיה) ranked #129 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (112 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #101, in 2021. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Shaya?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שייה adds up to 325 (Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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