Shyiem
A unique name potentially derived from Ilocano or Philippine origins.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Shyiem. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shyiem today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shyiem births was 1994 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shyiem. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Shyiem. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1994
7 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1999 SSA rank
#9,727
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Shyiem: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Shyiem by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shyiem during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Shyiem
The name Shyiem is believed to have its origins in the ancient language of Sanskrit, which was the linguistic root of many modern Indian languages. It is a complex and multifaceted name, with roots that can be traced back to the Vedic period of Indian history, around 1500-500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Shyiem can be found in the Mahabharata, the ancient Indian epic poem that is considered one of the most important works of Hindu literature. In this text, Shyiem is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great Kurukshetra war.
The name Shyiem is derived from the Sanskrit word "shyama," which means "dark-colored" or "black." It is believed that this name was originally given to individuals with darker skin tones or complexions, which were seen as symbols of strength and beauty in ancient Indian culture.
Throughout the centuries, the name Shyiem has been borne by several notable figures in Indian history and mythology. One of the most famous was Shyiem Sundar, a 16th-century poet and mystic from the Bengal region, who is celebrated for his devotional poetry and his contributions to the Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism.
Another notable bearer of the name was Shyiem Bhaskar, a 17th-century astronomer and mathematician from the Mughal empire, who is credited with making significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary motions.
In more recent times, Shyiem Ranjan Das was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer from the early 20th century, who played a key role in the struggle for India's independence from British rule.
Shyiem Benegal, born in 1934, is a celebrated Indian film director and screenwriter, best known for his critically acclaimed films that explore social and political themes in modern Indian society.
Finally, Shyiem Narain Pandey, born in 1946, is a renowned Indian economist and academic, who has made significant contributions to the field of development economics and has served as a advisor to various international organizations.
Overall, the name Shyiem has a rich and varied history, deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of ancient India. Throughout the centuries, it has been borne by individuals from diverse walks of life, ranging from warriors and poets to scientists and social reformers, each leaving their mark on the tapestry of Indian history and culture.
People
Shyiem + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shyiem as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shyiem: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shyiem?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shyiem going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Shyiem a common name?
We classify Shyiem as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shyiem most popular?
The single biggest year for Shyiem was 1994, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shyiem is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Shyiem in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shyiem a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shyiem in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Shyiem still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shyiem in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Shyiem can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Shyiem?
See how many people share the name Shyiem on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.