What origin is the name Shigeya?

Shigeya comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Shigeya?

Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Shigeya — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Shigeya

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shigeya

Shigeya

Boy

Japanese

2 syllables

Shigeya (しげや) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "From Shige (abundant) and Ya (night). A poetic Japanese name suggesting deep or abundant hours of the night.".

Parents who choose Shigeya pick a boy name from the Japanese tradition, meaning "From Shige (abundant) and Ya (night). A poetic Japanese name suggesting deep or abundant hours of the night.". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: しげや
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From Shige (abundant) and Ya (night). A poetic Japanese name suggesting deep or abundant hours of the night.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as しげや

Quick answers about Shigeya

What does Shigeya mean?

Shigeya is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From Shige (abundant) and Ya (night). A poetic Japanese name suggesting deep or abundant hours of the night.".

How popular is Shigeya?

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Sister names that go with Shigeya

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Shigeya.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Names with a similar meaning to Shigeya

Shigeya means "From Shige (abundant) and Ya (night). A poetic Japanese name suggesting deep or abundant hours of the night." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
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Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)