Shai is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1798 in 2025 with 14 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 24 births ranking #1119. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 100.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 19,424 boys born was named Shai. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.