Shai is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1199 in 1999 with 11 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 24 births ranking #1119. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 57.1%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 27,567 boys born was named Shai. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.