Rush vs Shaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #1,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli American

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Rush Rank #1,496

Shaya Rank #1,453

Shaya is more popular, ranked #1453 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Rush or Shaya more popular?

Shaya is more popular, ranked #1453 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and Shaya mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Shaya means "gift of God, God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rush and Shaya boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Shaya is primarily a boy name.