Indigo vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Indigo

Boy #1,628 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"blue-purple dye, the color indigo"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Indigo Rank #1,628

Shay Rank #1,707

Indigo is more popular, ranked #1628 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Indigo or Shay more popular?

Indigo is more popular, ranked #1628 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Indigo and Shay mean?

Indigo means "blue-purple dye, the color indigo" (Greek via Latin origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Indigo and Shay boy or girl names?

Indigo is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.