Shia is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'gift.' It gained popularity as a unisex name in the late 20th century.
The name Shia experienced a significant increase in popularity from the late 1980s onwards, with a notable spike occurring around the year 2000. Between 1960 and 1988, there were only five birth years with more than five occurrences each. However, starting from 1989, the name's popularity grew steadily, reaching its peak in 2023 with 157 births. Overall, between 1960 and 2023, the name Shia was given to a total of 1943 newborns.