Shai

At a Glance

Meaning

In Hebrew, means 'gift'; separately, Shai is also the name of the ancient Egyptian personification of fate and destiny

Origin

Hebrew (also an unrelated ancient Egyptian deity name)

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

SHYListen

Shai is a Hebrew name that means 'gift', and it's pronounced SHY (/ʃaɪ/). You may come across a claim that it means 'destiny', but that comes from a separate, unrelated Shai, the ancient Egyptian personification of fate, and not from the Hebrew name.

Meaning & Origin of Shai

Meaning: In Hebrew, means 'gift'; separately, Shai is also the name of the ancient Egyptian personification of fate and destiny.

Origin: Hebrew (also an unrelated ancient Egyptian deity name).

A common claim: Sometimes described as meaning 'destiny' Actually: That comes from a different, unrelated namesake — the ancient Egyptian deity of fate — not from the Hebrew name Shai, which actually means 'gift.'

Source: Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Shai

Popularity of Shai

Shai ranked #981 in 2023 (224 babies), its highest spot in the Social Security data, which runs from 1968 to 2024. In 2024 it stood at #1086 with 200 babies.

Names Like Shai

These names have followed a similar path to Shai in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Laramie
• Kooper
• Avyan
• Koah
• Lyam
• Veer

FAQ

What does the name Shai mean?

In Hebrew, means ‘gift’; separately, Shai is also the name of the ancient Egyptian personification of fate and destiny. (Source: Wikipedia)

How do you pronounce Shai?

Shai is pronounced SHY (IPA: /ʃaɪ/).

Is Shai a popular name right now?

Shai is near its all-time peak (#981 in 2023), ranked #1086 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1968–2024.)

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