Say

Say is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins and meanings. In Vietnamese tradition, it can be derived from Sino-Vietnamese elements with various meanings depending on the specific character used. In Western contexts, Say might function as an uncommon short form of names like Isaiah or as a modern word name. The name's brevity gives it a distinctive minimalist quality that works well cross-culturally. Though rare as a given name in most countries, Say has the advantage of being easy to pronounce in many languages while maintaining its distinctive character. The simplicity of the name contrasts with its potential depth of meaning, particularly when connected to its various cultural origins.

Say is also given to girls.

Pronounced SAY.

As of October 2026, Say ranked #13854 for boys in US births in 2016 and #13252 for girls in US births in 2021 SSA, peaked at #6264 for boys in 1982 and #8995 for girls in 1982.