Shai

Meaning of Shai

It means "gift". It can also mean "present" or "donation."

Shai has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Shai

After ranking as high as #977 in 2023, Shai has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Shai

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
  NBA basketball player
• Shai Maestro
  Jazz pianist and composer
• Shai Agassi
  Israeli entrepreneur
• Shai Avivi
  Israeli actor
• Shai Dotan
  Israeli film director

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Questions about the name Shai

What does the name Shai mean?

Shai means it means "gift". it can also mean "present" or "donation.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Shai a boy's or a girl's name?

Shai is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Shai?

Shai did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Shai most popular?

Shai peaked at #977 in 2023.