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Syiah

SY-uh /səˈja/

At a glance

In short
Syiah is a unique Arabic name for baby girls, meaning "follower" or "supporter."
U.S. rank 2025
#14,942 of girl names (outside the top 1,000)
Babies in 2025
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#14,331 in 2016
First recorded
2016

Meaning of Syiah

Syiah is a unique and beautiful name for a baby girl. It has its origins in the Arabic language and means "follower" or "supporter." The pronunciation of Syiah is SY-uh (/səˈja/), which adds to its charm. This name has gained popularity in recent years, with five occurrences in 2018 and six in 2016 among newborn girls in the United States. Syiah's association with being a follower or supporter gives it a strong and empowering connotation, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for a name that is both meaningful and distinctive.

How to pronounce Syiah

Popularity of Syiah in the U.S.

Syiah was the #14,942 girl name in the U.S. in 2025, with 5 babies. It peaked at #14,331 in 2016. It first appears in the records in 2016.

Bar and line chart: Syiah in the U.S., 2016–2025. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 6 in 2016 and 5 in 2025. Line: rank among girl names, peak #14,331 in 2016, #14,942 in 2025.
  • Girls named Syiah (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2016–2025. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2016⁠–⁠2025 3 rows
Syiah: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2025514,942back (not recorded in 2019–2024)
2018515,682back (not recorded in 2017)
2016614,331new