Shaye

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHAY /ˈʃeɪ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Shay/Shea — from the Irish O Seaghdha, variously 'admirable; stately; hawk-like'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Admirable; hawk-like; stately: Shaye spells Shay/Shea — 'admirable'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'SHAY').

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningA spelling of Shay/Shea — from the Irish O Seaghdha, variously 'admirable; stately; hawk-like'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6748 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1997

Total births (all-time)≈ 664

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

Shaye is a spelling of Shay/Shea — from the Irish O Seaghdha, variously 'admirable; stately; hawk-like' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, admirable-and-stately at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Shay comes from the Irish O Seaghdha, variously 'admirable; stately; hawk-like' — Shaye is a -e spelling, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered; said 'SHAY').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Shay — routes layered

Variations

ShaySheaShai

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shaye mean?

Shaye spells Shay/Shea — Irish, variously 'admirable; stately; hawk-like'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Shaye?

It's said SHAY /ˈʃeɪ/ — one syllable.

Is Shaye a boy or girl name?

Shaye is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Shaye?

Shaye is a rare name in the U.S.