Chai vs Shad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chai

Boy #5,960 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"life, alive"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Hebrew Indian (via tea culture)

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Boy #5,928 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoicing in the way"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew

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Chai Rank #5,960

Shad Rank #5,928

Shad is more popular, ranked #5928 vs #5960 for Chai.

Is Chai or Shad more popular?

Shad is more popular, ranked #5928 compared to Chai at #5960 in the United States.

What do Chai and Shad mean?

Chai means "life, alive" (Hebrew origin). Shad means "rejoicing in the way" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chai and Shad boy or girl names?

Chai is primarily a boy name. Shad is primarily a boy name.