Gift
Derived from the Hebrew word for 'gift,' Shai is a gender-neutral name that conveys a sense of being a precious offering or blessing. It is often used as a standalone name or as a nickname for longer Hebrew names like Yeshayahu (Isaiah).
Less common today
Shai isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #984 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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