Shay Name Origin

/SHAY/

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Name Origin

The name 'Shay' is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Seaghdh' meaning 'admirable' or 'fortunate'. It is used as a given name in English-speaking countries and also as a surname. In Israel, 'Shay' is a common male given name meaning 'gift' or 'present' in Hebrew, often used independently.

This chart shows how many babies were given the name Shay each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).

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