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Shaye
UnisexMeaning of Shaye: Irish: 'stately'
Shaye is a unisex name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5952nd most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#5952
19 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
2,862
First recorded 1951 · peak 1998
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
24% boys · 76% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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