Shiya

Shiya Meaning & Origin

About Shiya
The name "Shiya" is of African origin and is commonly used in Swahili-speaking countries. It means "gift" or "blessing." The name carries a positive connotation, symbolizing the joy and gratitude associated with receiving a precious gift. It is often given to children as a way to express the parents' appreciation for their presence in their lives.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Shiya is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 33.87% and females 66.13%, based on recent birth statistics.

Shiya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -7.14% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
X
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/shiya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('X', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shiya in Braille

Here's how to represent Shiya in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Shiya in braille

How to Spell the Name Shiya in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Shiya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shiya in sign language

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