Shay
A unisex name of Irish origin, meaning hawk-like or gift; a form of Séaghdha.
Babies a year
73
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#529
73 babies · down from #389
How Shay has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | #934 |
| 2021 | #903 |
| 2022 | #912 |
| 2023 | #997 |
In 2025, 73 babies in England and Wales were named Shay. In the US, 250 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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