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Pronounced SHAY-ah /ΛΚeΙͺ.Ι/Low
Meaning: Gift of God; Yiddish form of IsaiahLow
In 30 seconds: Shaya is a Yiddish form of Isaiah, meaning gift of God or God is salvation. Used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities, it carries the biblical prophet's heritage in an affectionate diminutive form.
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MeaningGift of God; Yiddish form of Isaiah
U.S. rank (2025)#1375 β Rising
2025 U.S. births135 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β 1,672
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History & Origin
Shaya is a Yiddish diminutive of Isaiah from Hebrew Yeshayahu meaning God is salvation. It has been used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities.
Shaya is used in Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish communities and in Israel.
Did you know? Isaiah the prophet wrote some of the most beautiful passages in the entire Hebrew Bible β the Suffering Servant songs, the vision of swords beaten into plowshares, and the promise of comfort for God's people. Shaya honors this great prophet in the most intimate, affectionate form.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
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Nicknames
Shay
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Frequently Asked
What does Shaya mean?
Gift of God; Yiddish form of Isaiah
How do you pronounce Shaya?
Shaya is pronounced SHAY-ah.
What is the origin of Shaya?
Shaya comes from Hebrew, Yiddish.
What names are similar to Shaya?
Similar names include yakov, dovid, menachem.