Total births
364
Unisex name · since 1999
Siah
Since 1999, U.S. Social Security records show 364 babies named Siah, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4519
- among boys today
- 364
- born since 1999
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Siah currently ranks #4519 among unisex names in America, with 364 babies recorded since 1999.
Siah has 364 recorded births among boys since 1999, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4519 as of the latest data, more common than 68% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2025.
- #4519 among boys today
- 364 born since 1999
- 2020s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Siah is currently the #4519 unisex name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 364 born since 1999, peaking in the 2020s.
- #4519
- among boys today
- 364
- born since 1999
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Siah vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4519
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Siah was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
34 babies were named Siah in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Siah compares
364 Top 50% higher than 50% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Siah's all-time total is 1% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Siah | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 364 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 34 | 23 | 22,252 |
Siah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Siah's full recorded timeline at 2014, 80% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 20% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2006, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2021 peak of 34 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Siah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#4,519
Active since
1999
Siah popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Siah popularity over time - girls
222 total births recorded since 2000 (Siah as girls' name)
Siah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Siah's strongest decade.
170 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Siah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 8
1990s
8 births
- 2000s 39
2000s
39 births
- 2010s
2010s
147 births
- 2020s
2020s
170 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 170 births (47% of all-time use).
Siah by state
Where Siah concentrates geographically, total births since 1999
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 3.3% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 1.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.4% |
California share of Siah's total US births 3.3%
Even split
12 of 364 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Siah? ▼
Siah has been given to 364 babies in the U.S. since 1999, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4519 as of the latest data. 34 babies were born in 2021, its single highest year.
When was Siah most popular? ▼
Siah was most popular in the 2020s decade with 170 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Siah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Siah are California (12 births), Florida (5 births), New York (5 births).
Is Siah a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Siah is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 364 births, and as a girl's name it has 222 births.
How long has the name Siah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Siah since 1999 -- 27 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Siah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Siaosi, Sian, Siam, Siar, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Siah's data
- California records the most Siahs (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Siah
Nearby Names Like Siah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Siah
Siaosi Boy
#9243 304 births
Sian Boy
#8624 172 births
Siam Boy
#6998 107 births
Siar Boy
#6800 80 births
Siaire Boy
#6808 67 births
Compare Siah side by side: Siah vs Siaosi Siah vs Sian Siah vs Siam
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1999–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Siah: #4519 Unisex Name - 364 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/siah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Siah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.