Imogen vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imogen

Girl #1,127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden, girl"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

British English Welsh Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,127
Total SSA Count
214
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Immy, Genie, Immo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Imogen Rank #1,127
Shay Rank #1,156

Imogen is more popular, ranked #1127 vs #1156 for Shay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imogen ___

  • Imogen Rose
  • Imogen Grace
  • Imogen Jane
  • Imogen Claire
  • Imogen Louise
  • Imogen Violet

Shay ___

  • Shay Lynn
  • Shay Marie
  • Shay Elizabeth
  • Shay Nicole
  • Shay Renee
  • Shay Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Imogen

Cordelia Rosalind Beatrice Felix Hugo

If you choose Shay

Riley Quinn Reagan Rowan Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imogen or Shay more popular?

Imogen is more popular, ranked #1127 compared to Shay at #1156 in the United States.

What do Imogen and Shay mean?

Imogen means "maiden, girl" (Celtic origin). Shay means "stately, admirable" (Old Irish origin).

Are Imogen and Shay boy or girl names?

Imogen is primarily a girl name. Shay is primarily a girl name.

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