Shai: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced SHY · 1 syllable
A given name transferred from the surname or from Irish, variant of Shay.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- SHY
- US babies a year
- about 341 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Shai?
About 341 US babies a year were named Shai in 2021–2025. It’s rising: up 188% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| Canada | #917 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Shai?
Half of US adults named Shai are older than 29; most are between 19 and 53. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Shai
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Shai have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Tehila
- Orna
- Scott
Names like Shai
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Shai
How do you pronounce Shai?
Shai is pronounced SHY.
How popular is the name Shai?
About 341 US babies a year were named Shai in 2021–2025. It’s rising: up 188% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Shai?
Half of US adults named Shai are older than 29. Most are between 19 and 53.