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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Shyheim — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Shyheem|Shyla
AfricanBoy↑↑ Surging

Shyheim

shy-HAME · 2 syllables

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Boy
#7173
↑↑ Surging
#7173
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 10
Peak rank
#5933 in 2020
5yr change
+1642 ranks
Birth frequency
3.3 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #7173 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
African boy names
Shyheim

Popularity score: 10  ·  SSA Rank: #7173

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
94
Higher than 94% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1642 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
15 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
African AmericanModernInvented2-syllableBoyContemporaryRareCreative
Character
quiet strengththoughtful natureinner wisdomcalm confidence
STRONG
High confidence

Shyheim is an African boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7173 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1642 ranks
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:#7173 · very rare
Shyheim at a Glance
Meaning:Modern invented name with possible influences from 'shy' and Germanic name elements, created in late 20th century African American naming tradition
Language root:African American Vernacular English
Peak rank:#5933 in 2020
5yr change:+1642 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Shyheim the Rugged Child
Rapper
Similar Sound
Shai◈ShaheimShyamShiloh◈Ishmael
Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Shyheim
Amira◈Zaire◈KhalilNasirAishaJamal
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Shyheim · Overview
Summary

Shyheim is an African boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7173 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Shyheim scores 94/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1642 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Strong character
Shyheim carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Shyheim is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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