Gender: Female
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Gift, Hawk-like, Eagle, Sharp
Pronunciation: SH EY
Popularity Rank: #3,712
The name Shay is of Irish origin and means Gift, Hawk-like, Eagle, Sharp. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Shay is commonly found in Israel, United States of America, Palestine, and 77 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH EY
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
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At NamesLook, the name Shay is recorded 16,600 times globally, ranking it as the 3,712th most common name worldwide.
Shay is most prevalent in Israel, with 5,746 occurrences, making it the 47th most popular name in the country.
In Israel, the name Shay is found among 1 in every 56 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | #47 | 1 : 56 |
| United States of America | #1,008 | 1 : 408 |
| Palestine | #117 | 1 : 129 |
| United Kingdom | #1,233 | 1 : 596 |
| Ireland | #453 | 1 : 179 |
| France | #4,124 | 1 : 4,075 |
| Canada | #1,584 | 1 : 1,125 |
| South Africa | #8,143 | 1 : 15,844 |
| Tunisia | #3,653 | 1 : 4,204 |
| Iraq | #9,362 | 1 : 10,169 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shay from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 6, 2024 02:43 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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