Unisex nameCurrently #1,086 in the USRising
Shai
//ˈʃaɪ//
1 syllablePeak year: 20234 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shai's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Shai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shai |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 19 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 31 |
| 1993 | 134 |
| 1994 | 103 |
| 1995 | 91 |
| 1996 | 85 |
| 1997 | 84 |
| 1998 | 78 |
| 1999 | 53 |
| 2000 | 71 |
| 2001 | 61 |
| 2002 | 69 |
| 2003 | 59 |
| 2004 | 58 |
| 2005 | 53 |
| 2006 | 75 |
| 2007 | 83 |
| 2008 | 95 |
| 2009 | 79 |
| 2010 | 70 |
| 2011 | 78 |
| 2012 | 88 |
| 2013 | 70 |
| 2014 | 61 |
| 2015 | 81 |
| 2016 | 82 |
| 2017 | 102 |
| 2018 | 123 |
| 2019 | 157 |
| 2020 | 191 |
| 2021 | 295 |
| 2022 | 326 |
| 2023 | 340 |
| 2024 | 301 |
Shai through the decades
- Shai peaked in 2023, when 340 babies were named Shai in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Shai has risen 166% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Shai currently ranks #1,086 in the US and is on the rise.