Shyam
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God has heard, told by God
Origin: Hebrew (diminutive)
Popularity: Ranked #10520 in 2025 with 7 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Sham, meaning god has heard, told by god.
Similar names: sham, shama, shammah, shya, seham, shahm, shamai, shamia
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Shyam? About 1 in 475,500 babies born in 2025 were named Shyam, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Shyam
What does the name Shyam mean?
Shyam means “God has heard, told by God” from Hebrew (diminutive) roots.
What is the origin of the name Shyam?
Shyam has Hebrew (diminutive) origin. The traditional meaning is “God has heard, told by God”.
How popular is Shyam?
Shyam ranked #9714 in 2025 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Shyam most popular?
Shyam peaked in 2005 with 34 babies registered that year.
Is Shyam a boy or girl name?
Shyam is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Shyams in registered births are male.
Is the name Shyam rising or falling in popularity?
Shyam has fallen 2091 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7623 in 2020 to #9714 in 2025.
How long has Shyam been recorded?
Shyam appears in birth records across 50 years — from 1971 through 2025.