Entry № 6217 · Hebrew origin

Shai Shai — Meaning, Origin & Baby Name Popularity

/ SHIE /
Gender
Girl
Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
"Gift (Hebrew + foundational)"
Syllables
1
Rank · US 2025
№ 0
First recorded
Ancient

A name that means "gift (hebrew + foundational)".

Shai is from the Hebrew Shai. A modern American baby name in the broader Hebrew heritage aesthetic. Shai is a foundational name with deep heritage. Hebrew Shai gift present + foundational central in Hebrew feminine + male naming heritage + foundational central in pan-Israeli + Jewish naming heritage + foundational central in Hebrew biblical concept of divine + human gift-giving + foundational central in Psalm 68:18 Thou hast ascended on high thou hast led captivity captive thou hast received gifts for men + foundational central in Israeli unisex naming + foundational Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Canadian NBA basketball player. Foundational Hebrew feminine name reflecting cultural + historical heritage spanning centuries.

Featured throughout Hebrew heritage.

Gift (Hebrew + foundational) Foundational name with deep heritage anchors. Hebrew *Shai* gift present + foundational central in Hebrew feminine + male naming heritage + foundational central in pan-Israeli + Jewish naming heritage + foundational central in Hebrew biblical concept of divine + human gift-giving + foundational central in Psalm 68:18 *Thou hast ascended on high thou hast led captivity captive thou hast received gifts for men* + foundational central in Israeli unisex naming + foundational Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Canadian NBA basketball player

The name in its native script.

שַׁי
Transliteration
Shai
Pronunciation
/ ʃaɪ /
Root
Grammatical form

Where Shai stands.

Current rank · 2025
№ 0 in the U.S.
All-time peak
№ 0 in 0
Babies named Shai · last year
88 in the U.S.
First entered SSA top-1000
0
Rank, 1995–2025 Lower = more popular
№25 №75 №150 №250 1995 2005 2015 2020 2025 PEAK · — NOW · —

Shais before her.

Real people

In fiction
Psalm 68:18 / Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Hebrew gift present + Psalm 68:18 Thou hast ascended on high + received gifts for men + Israeli unisex naming + Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Canadian NBA basketball player
Hebrew + NBA

Names connected to Shai.

The number behind Shai.

1

The Builder

Shai has a strong numerological signature.

Why families chose this name.

"Hebrew meaning. 1 syllables. Shai."
Mother of one