Shay

Updated: July 23, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Shay is a unisex baby name that comes from either Irish or Hebrew. Shay hasn’t enjoyed consistent popularity but this name deserves a second look.

Meaning of the name Shay:

Irish: esteemed, majestic
Hebrew: gift, salvation

Origin of the name Shay:

Shay is a name of Hebrew and Irish origin. From Hebrew, Shay is a variant spelling of Shai and means “gift” or “salvation”. From Irish, Shay is a variant spelling of Shea and Séaghdha. It means “esteemed, majestic”.

Symbolism of the name Shay:

Shay is majestic and a gift like the most valuable golden treasure.

Style of the name Shay:

traditional

Gender of the name Shay:

Shay is a name given to both boys and girls.

Pronunciation of the name Shay:

SHAY

Number of syllables in the name Shay:

one

Emotion evoked from the name Shay:

Shay evokes feelings of compassion and kindness.

Alternative spellings for the name Shay:

Sé, Séaghdha, Shea (Irish), Shai (Hebrew)

Nicknames for the name Shay:

There are no nicknames for the name Shay.

Popularity of the name Shay:

According to the Social Security Administration, Shay is a unisex baby name. As a girl’s name, Shay has only been in the top 1000 names in four years: 1970-71, 1974, and 2020. As a boy’s name, Shay was in the top 1000 names between 1970 and 1980 and between 1987 and 1995.