Shai
Meaning
gift
The formal names behind Shai
Shai is an established short form of this name.
Isaiah · Hebrew origin · God is salvation; one of the most beloved names in Black American families for generations
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Shai peaked in the 2020s.
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Popularity in Brazil
23 people · the #113,027 first name in Brazil · median age 17
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Shai
Most people given the name Shai in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Shai deep dive
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