Shai

“Gift (Hebrew)” — Hebrew origin

Girl's name · #2326 in the US (2025) · 2020s

Shai has appeared in US records since 1968 — best rank #1664 (1993) · 1,871 babies named Shai all-time · 1 in 20,000 girls born in 2025.

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

Among 123 notable people named Shai:

No single standout — notable Shais spread across many fields.

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