Shyam is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #883 in 2001 with 19 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 24 births ranking #654. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 20.8%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 15,148 boys born was named Shyam. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.