Shai is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1147 in 2013 with 22 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 24 births ranking #1119. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 214.3%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 15,162 boys born was named Shai. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.