Shiah

♀ Girl

Pronounced SHEE-uh /ˈʃiː.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern short name with no documented etymology of its own. It is spelled and said very close to Shia (Arabic shi'a, 'faction; followers'), the name of one of the two major branches of Islam. We state that plainly and neutrally so families can choose with open eyes; we do not assert a religious meaning for the given name.Low

In 30 seconds: Shiah is a modern short name (said 'SHEE-uh'). Note plainly: it reads as Shia, a major branch of Islam — worth knowing before you choose.

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MeaningA modern short name with no documented etymology of its own. It is spelled and said very close to Shia (Arabic shi'a, 'faction; followers'), the name of one of the two major branches of Islam. We state that plainly and neutrally so families can choose with open eyes; we do not assert a religious meaning for the given name.

U.S. rank (2024)#14970 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 124

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shiah has no documented etymology as a given name; it reads as a short modern coinage. What families should know is that it is spelled and pronounced essentially as Shia — the name of one of the two major branches of Islam, from Arabic shi'a, 'faction; followers (of Ali)'. We note this plainly and without editorial comment, so the choice is made with open eyes (said 'SHEE-uh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, short, and worth a moment's thought.

Did you know? Shiah is spelled and said almost exactly like Shia, the name of one of the two great branches of Islam (from Arabic shi'a, 'faction; followers'). We state that plainly and neutrally: the association is real, and families should know it.

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Shiah — no documented given-name etymology; reads as Shia (Arabic shi'a), a major branch of Islam — stated neutrally

Variations

ShiaShyaSheia

Nicknames

ShiShay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shiah mean?

Shiah has no documented meaning as a given name; note plainly that it reads as Shia, a major branch of Islam.

How do you pronounce Shiah?

It's said SHEE-uh /ˈʃiː.ə/ — two beats, stress on the first.

Is Shiah a boy or girl name?

Shiah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Shiah?

Shiah is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.