Shem vs Ashai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shem

Boy #6,712 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"reputation, legacy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Biblical

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Boy #6,706 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God has made, created by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Jewish

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Shem Rank #6,712

Ashai Rank #6,706

Ashai is more popular, ranked #6706 vs #6712 for Shem.

Is Shem or Ashai more popular?

Ashai is more popular, ranked #6706 compared to Shem at #6712 in the United States.

What do Shem and Ashai mean?

Shem means "reputation, legacy" (Hebrew origin). Ashai means "God has made, created by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shem and Ashai boy or girl names?

Shem is primarily a boy name. Ashai is primarily a boy name.