Shaye
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Shaye
Shaye is a versatile name used for both genders but more commonly for boys in this context. It has multiple possible origins: as a variant of Shay (from Irish 'Séaghdha' meaning 'hawk-like' or Hebrew 'shai' meaning 'gift'), or as a form of the Yiddish name Shai. The name can also be related to the English surname Shaw, derived from Old English for 'dweller by the wood.' Shaye emerged in popularity during the late 20th century when short, distinctive names gained favor. Its appeal lies in its brevity, soft sound despite its masculine usage, and cross-cultural resonance. While never reaching mainstream popularity, Shaye offers a modern yet substantial option for parents seeking a name that balances uniqueness with recognizability.
Shaye for girls#10790 US
Shaye is a unisex name that leans feminine in contemporary usage. It has multiple possible origins, including as a variant of Shea (Irish, meaning 'admirable'), Shai (Hebrew, meaning 'gift'), or as a modern adaptation of the English word 'shy.' The name gained modest recognition in the 1990s and early 2000s as parents sought short, distinctive names with international flair. Shaye appeals particularly to those looking for names that work well in multiple cultures and are gender-flexible. Its brevity makes it modern and straightforward, while its soft sound gives it a gentle quality. Though never extremely common, Shaye maintains steady usage, particularly appreciated for its combination of simplicity and uniqueness.
Pronounced SHAY.
As of October 2026, Shaye ranked #8145 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2682 in 1989.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #4,703 | 30 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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Shaye on lists
Famous Shayes
- Shaye AlBoy
Nafisah, Saudi footballer
- Shaye Ali SharahiliBoy
Saudi footballer
- Shaye J. D. CohenBoy
American rabbi and scholar
- Shaye Quinn AndersonBoy
Canadian politician from Alberta
- Shaye Cogan (born Helen J. Coggins)Girl
American actress and singer
- Shaye Lynne HaverGirl
first woman US Army Ranger
- Keely Shaye SmithGirl
American TV journalist; wife of actor Pierce Brosnan
- Khadijah Shaye HaqqGirl
American actress; twin sister Malika Haqq
- Shaye GirardiGirl
daughter of ice hockey player Daniel Girardi
- Skyler Anna ShayeGirl
American actress
Shaye in pop culture
- ShayeGirl
Canadian pop group named after Shaye MacLean, the late sister of singer Tara MacLean
- Shaye Saint JohnGirl
character in a series of short films directed by Eric Fournier