Shia, pronounced /ʃaɪə/, is a unisex given name of Persian origin, meaning "honor" or "glory". It gained popularity in the West during the late 20th century due to its usage by celebrities such as Shia LaBeouf and Shia Sujani. The name has also been used in popular culture, most notably as the protagonist's first name in the film "The Matrix Reloaded".
The name Shia has seen varied popularity over the years with a significant surge starting from 2002 onwards. From 6 births annually in the early to mid-90s, it peaked at 88 births in 2008 and maintained relatively high figures until around 2015 when it began to decline slightly. The total number of births with the name Shia from 1993 to 2023 is 1004.