Shai - girls name

Shai name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 37%

Shai name meaning:

The name Shai has various origins and meanings depending on the cultural context. In Hebrew, Shai is derived from the word "shai" which means "gift" or "present." It can also be a short form of the name Isaiah, meaning "Yahweh is salvation." In Egyptian mythology, Shai was the god of fate and destiny, associated with one's individual life force or personal fortune. In this context, the name Shai may symbolize a sense of purpose or a belief in the power of destiny.

The name Shai carries a positive connotation, signifying something valuable or special. It suggests that the person bearing this name brings joy, kindness, and blessings to those around them. Shai is a name that has a sense of uniqueness and distinction, while also conveying a sense of purpose and destiny. It carries a spiritual and meaningful essence, reminding individuals of the importance of embracing one's gifts and fulfilling their destined path in life.

Origin: Irish

Variant of Shea: Courteous.

Related names

Shea , Shae , Shai , Shay , Shayan , Shaye , Shaylon, Shey

Other girls names beginning with S

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 3519 out of 5581

6 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -1087
  • 5yrs

    1244
  • 1yr

    380

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

Historical popularity of Shai

The graph below shows the popularity of the girls's name Shai from all the UK baby name statistics available. It's a quick easy way to see the trend for Shai in 2024