Shai
Shai first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2023, when 224 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Shai popular?
Rising Shai has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 1,177 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 570 | |
| 2000s | 354 | |
| 1990s | 254 | |
| 1980s | 80 | |
| 1970s | 34 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Shai mean?
From Hebrew shai 'gift'. The 'gift' meaning is widely cited, though the origin is disputed: some sources derive the name instead as a diminutive of Yeshayahu (Isaiah), 'God is salvation'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shai mean?
Shai means gift. From Hebrew shai 'gift'. The 'gift' meaning is widely cited, though the origin is disputed: some sources derive the name instead as a diminutive of Yeshayahu (Isaiah), 'God is salvation'.
What is the origin of the name Shai?
Shai is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Shai?
Shai is pronounced “SHY.”
Is Shai a boy or a girl name?
Shai is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Shai a popular name right now?
Shai has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Shai?
In 2025, Shai ranked #1032 · U.S. boys and #2349 · U.S. girls in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Shai most popular?
Shai was most popular in 2023, when about 224 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Shai?
Names similar to Shai include Jordan, Leviathan, Ophir, Shiloh, Zion.
What names go well with Shai?
hebrew names that pair well with Shai include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.