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Shai vs Ophir

Which is more popular?
Shai and Ophir are given to a similar number of US babies today.
ShaiOphir
Meaning gift gold (land of gold)
Origin hebrew hebrew
Gender Unisex Unisex
Pronunciation SHY OH-feer
Syllables 1 2
First appeared00
Peak year2023 (224)2007 (6)
In 202500
TrendRisingDeclining
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Shai Ophir
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeShaiOphir
2020s 1,177 0
2010s 570 0
2000s 354 6
1990s 254 5
1980s 80 0
1970s 34 5

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 Ophir mean?

Biblical place name (אוֹפִיר) for a region famed as a source of fine gold; popularly glossed 'gold' as a given name. Flagged: the Hebrew root itself is of uncertain derivation, so 'gold' derives from the place's reputation for gold rather than a literal word for the metal — it is a place name / 'gold-rich' byname.

Frequently asked questions

Is Shai or Ophir more popular?

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

What is the difference between Shai and Ophir?

Shai means gift (hebrew origin), while Ophir means gold (land of gold) (hebrew origin).

Which name is older, Shai or Ophir?

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