Shay vs Cai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

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Shay Rank #1,707

Cai Rank #1,906

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1906 for Cai.

Is Shay or Cai more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Cai at #1906 in the United States.

What do Shay and Cai mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Shay and Cai boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Cai is primarily a boy name.