Shyam
- Pronunciation
- [Shyam]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Dusky SKANDA
- Origin
- Indian
Shyam Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 747 baby boys have been named Shyam. The name peaked in 2005 with 34 US births that year (rank #3079). In 2024, ranked #10718 nationally — 7,639 places below its 2005 peak.
Top States for Shyam
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Shyam births are: New Jersey (38), California (17), New York (6).
Other Indian-Origin Names Like Shyam
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5-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Shyam's exact length and starting letter: Saada, Sabah, Saber, Sabih, Sabir.
Quick Facts About Shyam
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Compare Shyam to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Shyam against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).