Shai

“Gift (Hebrew)” — Hebrew origin

Girl's name · #2349 in the US (2025) · 2020s

Shai reached its best rank, #1678, in 1993 and ranked #2349 in 2025. About 1,900 girls have carried it since 1968. About 68% of babies named Shai in recent years have been boys.

Around the world: about 1 in 10,000 girls in Canada (2024).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 8 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Shais

Shai Pearl — Israeli footballer
Shai Kakon — Israeli sailor
Shai Zakai — photographer, artist, and ecological activist known for her artworks involving water reclamation (born 1957)
Shai Navot — New Zealand lawyer and politician
Shai Ben Ruby — Israeli rhythmic gymnast

In stories & tradition

Shai — Ancient Egyptian deity

What Shais become

Among 124 notable people named Shai:

No single standout — notable Shais spread across many fields.

Similar names: Dawson · Zaia · Kaiah · Avigail · Zarah · Anaiyah

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