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Shaye

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Pronounced SHAY /ˈʃeɪ/High

Meaning: A respelling of Shea or Shay, from the Irish surname O Seaghdha, generally read as 'admirable; hawk-like; stately'. It is used for girls and boys alike, and we note that plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: Shaye respells Shea — an Irish surname name read as 'admirable, stately'. It is unisex, which we note (said 'SHAY').
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Origin LowIrish, English
MeaningA respelling of Shea or Shay, from the Irish surname O Seaghdha, generally read as 'admirable; hawk-like; stately'. It is used for girls and boys alike, and we note that plainly.
U.S. rank (2024)#17263 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,179

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819512024

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

Shaye is a spelling of Shea/Shay, from the Irish surname O Seaghdha, usually read as 'admirable' or 'hawk-like, stately'. The surname turned given name early in Ireland, and the -aye spelling is an American refinement. It is used for girls and boys alike, which we note plainly. One clean syllable (said 'SHAY').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, short, and unisex.

Did you know? Shea, Shay and Shaye are the same Irish name in different coats, and all three are used for girls and boys alike — a genuinely unisex name.
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Shaye — Shea/Shay; Irish surname O Seaghdha; unisex use

Variations

SheaShayShai

Nicknames

ShayShy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shaye mean?

It respells Shea, from the Irish surname O Seaghdha, read as 'admirable' or 'hawk-like, stately'.

How do you pronounce Shaye?

It's said SHAY /ˈʃeɪ/ — one syllable.

Is Shaye a boy or girl name?

Shaye is genuinely unisex — used for girls and boys alike. Here it appears as a girl's name.

How popular is Shaye?

Shaye is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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