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Origin and meaning

Name: Shay (shay)

Gender: Unisex

Popularity in 2024: Female #659, Male #830

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Hawk

Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: admirable

Origin: Celtic
Meaning: Sharp, God is Gracious, Fairy Palace and Dauntless

Origin and Meaning: Shay is of Irish and Hebrew origin. As an Irish name, Shay is a variant of the name Shea, which means "hawk-like" or "admirable". As a Hebrew name, Shay is a variant of the name Shai, which means "gift".

Etymology: The Irish name Shea comes from the Irish word "séaghdha", which means "hawk". The Hebrew name Shai comes from the Hebrew word "shay", which means "gift".

Derived: Other variants of the name Shay include Shea, Shai, Shae, and Shayla. History of the name: The name Shay has a long history, with both the Irish and Hebrew origins dating back centuries. In recent years, it has become a popular unisex name in the United States, often given to both boys and girls.

Style of the Name: Shay has a modern and trendy feel, with a simple yet strong sound. It is a versatile name that can work well for both boys and girls.

Symbolism of the Name: The Irish origin of Shay symbolizes strength and power, while the Hebrew origin symbolizes gift-giving and generosity. Overall, the name Shay is associated with qualities such as strength, admiration, and gift-giving.

Pronunciation

Say: 🔊
IPA: /ʃˈe͡ɪ/
Syllables: shay

Shay's luck prospects

Destiny	Good	★★★★
Friendship	Average	★★★
Love	Poor	★★
Family	Average	★★★
Money	Excellent	★★★★★
Health	Good	★★★★

Personality traits of name Shay

Dutiful
Logical
Risk-taker
Charismatic
Integrous
Abrasive
Stubborn

Astrology of name Shay

Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Element: Water
Ruling planet: Pluto

Lucky metal: Bronze

Lucky gemstones:	Zoisite Golden Sapphire Sunstone
Lucky colors:	Salmon Beige Ruby

Totem pet: Spider
Totem animal: Zebra
Totem plant: Edelweiss
Totem tree: Lime

Lucky weekday: Monday
Favorable month: August
Lucky numbers: 1, 8, 37
Lucky days of the month: 5, 19, 31
Unlucky number: 34

Hobbies: soccer, growing flowers, learning a new language

Careers: Business Services, Medicine, Personal Development

Health issues: Kidney issues

Letters count: 4

Numerology of name Shay

Shay's name number: 8

Name popularity

Male

Raw data

Year	Rank	Births
1968	624	32
1969	627	38
1970	597	69
1971	610	55
1972	605	65
1973	574	79
1974	587	78
1975	598	74
1976	590	72
1977	595	77
1978	614	71
1979	601	86
1980	604	87
1981	610	80
1982	639	61
1983	639	57
1984	630	67
1985	624	73
1986	640	64
1987	611	106
1988	603	128
1989	630	123
1990	665	118
1991	612	154
1992	674	109
1993	656	115
1994	647	130
1995	672	129
1996	661	116
1997	691	101
1998	710	90
1999	729	84
2000	721	93
2001	765	61
2002	744	75
2003	730	101
2004	757	92
2005	789	90
2006	793	92
2007	806	88
2008	841	75
2009	813	86
2010	819	68
2011	807	76
2012	839	61
2013	836	53
2014	867	53
2015	845	62
2016	839	87
2017	837	72
2018	829	87
2019	843	74
2020	841	87
2021	830	109

Female

Raw data

Year	Rank	Births
1962	745	29
1963	760	27
1965	731	33
1966	728	22
1967	726	28
1968	718	34
1969	712	53
1970	653	133
1971	631	149
1972	639	116
1973	635	115
1974	619	130
1975	663	98
1976	668	84
1977	712	65
1978	662	107
1979	700	89
1980	666	134
1981	677	115
1982	693	100
1983	694	93
1984	704	97
1985	709	93
1986	724	92
1987	691	114
1988	711	106
1989	710	124
1990	736	129
1991	731	117
1992	731	128
1993	741	127
1994	696	157
1995	701	160
1996	707	159
1997	704	157
1998	727	148
1999	727	167
2000	754	156
2001	775	125
2002	755	140
2003	784	131
2004	807	141
2005	830	123
2006	855	122
2007	856	127
2008	831	148
2009	855	109
2010	831	112
2011	829	102
2012	855	84
2013	816	115
2014	830	144
2015	782	172
2016	795	171
2017	770	180
2018	790	167
2019	753	198
2020	674	275
2021	659	297

Name Shay in sign language

Shay's name color

Shay

Other names

Shawna, Shawn, Shauna, Shay, Shayla, Shaylee, Shayna