Lazarus vs Shaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lazarus

Boy #1,337 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,337
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Laz, Larry

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Shaya

Boy #1,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,453
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lazarus Rank #1,337
Shaya Rank #1,453

Lazarus is more popular, ranked #1337 vs #1453 for Shaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lazarus ___

  • Lazarus James
  • Lazarus John
  • Lazarus William
  • Lazarus Thomas
  • Lazarus Samuel
  • Lazarus Cole

Shaya ___

  • Shaya David
  • Shaya Eli
  • Shaya Michael
  • Shaya Aaron
  • Shaya Joseph
  • Shaya Nathan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lazarus

Ezra Elijah Tobias Miriam Naomi

If you choose Shaya

Leah Talia Eli Noa Ari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lazarus or Shaya more popular?

Lazarus is more popular, ranked #1337 compared to Shaya at #1453 in the United States.

What do Lazarus and Shaya mean?

Lazarus means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin). Shaya means "gift of God, God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lazarus and Shaya boy or girl names?

Lazarus is primarily a boy name. Shaya is primarily a boy name.

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