Shaye
Shaye is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Stately, fine, or hawk-like.
Origin and history
Shaye is a variant spelling of Shea, derived from the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Séaghdha. It carries the traditional meaning of stately, fine, or hawk-like. In the United States, it is a rare gender-neutral given name.
Popularity in the United States
674 babies in the United States have been named Shaye since 1880. It ranks #4002 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1866.
States where it is most popular
- NY (96.4 %)
- CA (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 65 |
| 1980-1990 | 83 |
| 1990-2000 | 186 |
| 2000-2010 | 168 |
| 2010-2019 | 101 |
| 2020-2029 | 61 |
Fun facts
- Shaye derives from the Irish Gaelic clan name Ó Séaghdha.
- The 'e' ending is a contemporary alternative to the traditional spellings Shea or Shay.