Oshai

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-SHY /oʊˈʃaɪ/Medium

Meaning: Oshai is a modern American coinage, close in shape to Oshay and to Hebrew-rooted Shai ('gift'). No documented line connects it to a traditional name; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern two-beat coinage beside Oshay and Shai (said 'oh-SHY'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, American

MeaningOshai is a modern American coinage, close in shape to Oshay and to Hebrew-rooted Shai ('gift'). No documented line connects it to a traditional name; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13669 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 28

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Oshai is a contemporary American name. Its shape places it near Oshay and Shai, the Hebrew name meaning 'gift,' though nothing documents a descent. It is a name chosen for its rhythm — two beats, rising — and the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'oh-SHY').

In the U.S. it is very rare for boys. Rare, coined, and modern.

Did you know? Oshai catches the sound of Shai — Hebrew for 'gift' — but there is no documented link; it reads as a modern American coinage. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'oh-SHY').

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Oshai — modern coinage; Oshay/Shai echoes

Variations

OshayOshae

Nicknames

OshShai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oshai mean?

Oshai is a modern coinage with no documented meaning; it echoes Shai ('gift'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Oshai?

It's said oh-SHY /oʊˈʃaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Oshai a boy or girl name?

Oshai is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Oshai?

Oshai is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.