Madalynn vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Girl #1,156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"stately, admirable"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,156
Total SSA Count
208
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Madalynn Rank #1,172
Shay Rank #1,156

Shay is more popular, ranked #1156 vs #1172 for Madalynn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madalynn ___

  • Madalynn Grace
  • Madalynn Rose
  • Madalynn Claire
  • Madalynn Ann
  • Madalynn Marie
  • Madalynn Elizabeth

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 Madalynn

Penelope Charlotte Eleanor Josephine Oliver

If you choose Shay

Riley Quinn Reagan Rowan Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madalynn or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1156 compared to Madalynn at #1172 in the United States.

What do Madalynn and Shay mean?

Madalynn means "woman from Magdala, tower" (Aramaic origin). Shay means "stately, admirable" (Old Irish origin).

Are Madalynn and Shay boy or girl names?

Madalynn is primarily a girl name. Shay is primarily a girl name.

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