Shay
shay
US Popularity:1385
Origin:Gaelic
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Admirable; Fortunate; Gift
Shay is a gender-neutral name of primarily Gaelic origin. A variation of Shea or Ó Séaghdha, meaning “fortunate”, Shay stands strong in its definition as “admirable”. Already infused with such esteemed values, its roots in the Hebrew Shai, meaning “gift,” only enhances the title more. Surely to bestow such an endearing name upon your little one is to remind them of the elevated status they will hold in your heart always.
Shay Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Shay is currently #803 on The Bump
Boy:Shay is currently #597 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Shay is currently #443 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Shay is currently #1385 in U.S. births
Boy:Shay is currently #3655 in U.S. births
Girl:Shay is currently #1734 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#1734
in 2022
- 16
from 2021
Sources
Ancestry, Shay Family History
Ancestry, Shea Family History
Ancestry, O'shea Family History
Behind the Name, Shay (1), January 2022
Behind the Name, Séaghdha, June 2023
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