Shay

Shay 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 306 babies in the United States.

Shay at a glance

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

About the name Shay

Shay 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, Shay first appears in Social Security records in 1932 and has been given to 12,989 babies since 1880, including 306 in 2024.

Shay in US records

First recorded (US)
1932
Babies named Shay in 2024
306
Total since 1880
12,989

Shay in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Shay in 2025
77
Total since 1996
5,613

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shay mean?

The meaning of Shay 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 Shay a boy or girl name?

Shay is a unisex name. In 2024, 306 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shay?

Shay comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shay?

Shay is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1932 and has been given to 12,989 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].