Shai is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #2432 in 2011 with 10 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 17 births ranking #1126. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 11.1%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 32,131 girls born was named Shai. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.