Shai

Shai is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 301 babies in the United States.

Shai at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Shai

Shai belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Shai first appears in Social Security records in 1968 and has been given to 4,047 babies since 1880, including 301 in 2024.

Shai in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Babies named Shai in 2024
301
Total since 1880
4,047

Shai in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Shai in 2025
20
Total since 1996
608

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shai mean?

The meaning of Shai is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Shai a boy or girl name?

Shai is a unisex name. In 2024, 301 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shai?

Shai comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shai?

Shai is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1968 and has been given to 4,047 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].