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Shai vs Leviathan

Which is more popular?
Shai and Leviathan are given to a similar number of US babies today.
ShaiLeviathan
Meaning gift coiled serpent
Origin hebrew hebrew
Gender Unisex Unisex
Pronunciation SHY luh-VY-uh-thuhn
Syllables 1 4
First appeared00
Peak year2023 (224)2020 (87)
In 202500
TrendRisingRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Shai Leviathan
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeShaiLeviathan
2020s 1,177 396
2010s 570 356
2000s 354 78
1990s 254 33
1980s 80 0
1970s 34 0

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'.

What does Leviathan mean?

Hebrew livyathan, a great sea-serpent/monster, generally glossed 'twisted, coiled' and derived (per Gesenius) from the root l-w-h 'to twine, wind' with a suffix, i.e. 'wreathed one'. Flag: the derivation is disputed (some hold it a loanword), and in use it is the name of a biblical serpent-monster; the 'coiled serpent' sense is the established reading.

Frequently asked questions

Is Shai or Leviathan more popular?

Shai and Leviathan are given to a similar number of US babies today.

What is the difference between Shai and Leviathan?

Shai means gift (hebrew origin), while Leviathan means coiled serpent (hebrew origin).

Which name is older, Shai or Leviathan?

In US records, Shai first appears in 0 and Leviathan in 0, so Shai has the longer recorded history.