Shai
4 countries#1030 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shai was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,340 births recorded 1968–2025 · currently #1030 · peaked in 2023 with 340 births
Most common in: California, New York, Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
535 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2010 with 31 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
532 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1448 · peaked in 2010 with 31 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
281 births recorded 1993–2014 · peaked in 2009 with 26 births
Most common in: Paris, Val-de-Marne, Seine-Saint-Denis, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2013–2013 · peaked in 2013 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shai’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3153 | — |
| 2007 | #2811 | ↑342 |
| 2008 | #2345 | ↑466 |
| 2009 | #2702 | ↓357 |
| 2010 | #2682 | ↑20 |
| 2011 | #2699 | ↓17 |
| 2012 | #2326 | ↑373 |
| 2013 | #2461 | ↓135 |
| 2014 | #3154 | ↓693 |
| 2015 | #2486 | ↑668 |
| 2016 | #2437 | ↑49 |
| 2017 | #2091 | ↑346 |
| 2018 | #1959 | ↑132 |
| 2019 | #1652 | ↑307 |
| 2020 | #1437 | ↑215 |
| 2021 | #1071 | ↑366 |
| 2022 | #1015 | ↑56 |
| 2023 | #977 | ↑38 |
| 2024 | #1087 | ↓110 |
| 2025 | #1030 | ↑57 |
Frequently asked questions about Shai
Is Shai a popular name?
Yes — Shai currently ranks #1030 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shai more common for boys or girls?
Shai is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shai most popular?
Shai peaked in 2023 in United States, with 340 recorded births that year.
Is Shai rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shai’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3963 in 1971 to #1030 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shai?
At least 5,156 babies have been recorded with the name Shai across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Shai popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shai appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Shai?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Shai include Ivaan, Kellan, Yaseen, Avraham.
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