Shai Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
54% Masculine / 46% Feminine
Meaning:
The name 'Shai' means 'gift' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Shai
'Shai' is a Hebrew name meaning 'gift'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'shai' which means 'gift' or 'present'. The name has positive connotations of joy, blessing, and gratitude. In Hebrew culture, the concept of 'shai' represents the idea of receiving a special gift from God or from loved ones. It is a unisex name and has been used by both males and females.
Popularity of the Name Shai
The popularity for the name Shai peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 217 births, which ranked number 2,138 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Shai had the most female births in 2022 with 107, which ranked number 1,874 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 217, which ranked number 1,015 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Shai has increased sharply over the last ten years from 88 births to 324 births, an increase of 268.18%. Among males, Shai has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 55 births to 217 births, an increase of 294.55%. Among females, Shai has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 33 births to 107 births, an increase of 224.24%.
Nationwide Popularity of Shai
- 20 Year Trend of Shai: 369.57%
- 10 Year Trend of Shai: 268.18%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Shai: 294.55%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Shai: 224.24%
Popularity of Shai by State
For males, Shai was most popular in Northeastern states with 68 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 34 male births. Among females, Shai was most popular in Northeastern states with 25 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 11 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Shai. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 31 | 805 | 10 | 2045 |
| FL | 16 | 864 | 6 | 1875 |
| GA | 5 | 1329 | 5 | 1517 |
| IL | 12 | 721 | 6 | 1289 |
| MA | 5 | 764 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 11 | 454 | 7 | 725 |
| MI | 6 | 1000 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 8 | 939 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 12 | 567 | 7 | 955 |
| NY | 34 | 468 | 11 | 1231 |
| OH | 6 | 1137 | 10 | 871 |
| PA | 6 | 1099 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 9 | 1784 | 10 | 2063 |
| VA | 8 | 765 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 6 | 887 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Shai
- Total Births of Shai: 369 (13.92%)
- Male Births of Shai: 249 (14.71%)
- Female Births of Shai: 120 (12.48%)
Given the upward trend of Shai over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 13.92% increase in total births, for a total of 369 births in 2024. Male births for Shai have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 249 male births in 2024, an increase of 14.71%. For Females, births for Shai have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 120 female births in 2024, an increase of 12.48%.