Shai is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1119 in 2012 with 24 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 24 births ranking #1119. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 242.9%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 14,517 boys born was named Shai. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.