Jessiah vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jessiah

Boy #1,649 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God heals"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Irish English Hebrew American

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Jessiah Rank #1,649

Shay Rank #1,707

Jessiah is more popular, ranked #1649 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Jessiah or Shay more popular?

Jessiah is more popular, ranked #1649 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Jessiah and Shay mean?

Jessiah means "God heals" (Hebrew origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Jessiah and Shay boy or girl names?

Jessiah is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.