Shaye
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: God is gracious, old, wise
Origin: Irish
Popularity: Ranked #8145 in 2025 with 10 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Shane. Shares the meaning 'God is gracious, old, wise.'
Similar names: shayne, shae, shay, shaya, shayden, shayleen, shaylen, sarye
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Shaye? About 1 in 175,184 babies born in 2025 were named Shaye, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Shaye
What does the name Shaye mean?
Shaye means “God is gracious, old, wise” from Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Shaye?
Shaye has Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “God is gracious, old, wise”.
How popular is Shaye?
Shaye ranked #7679 in 2025 — given to 10 babies that year.
When was Shaye most popular?
Shaye peaked in 1998 with 128 babies registered that year.
Is Shaye a boy or girl name?
Shaye is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 24% of Shayes are boys and 76% are girls.
Is the name Shaye rising or falling in popularity?
Shaye has fallen 1589 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6090 in 2020 to #7679 in 2025.
How long has Shaye been recorded?
Shaye appears in birth records across 68 years — from 1951 through 2025.