Moriah 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

Moriah Rank #1,212
Shay Rank #1,156

Shay is more popular, ranked #1156 vs #1212 for Moriah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Moriah ___

  • Moriah Grace
  • Moriah Rose
  • Moriah Joy
  • Moriah Faith
  • Moriah Anne
  • Moriah Claire

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 Moriah

Zion Eden Elijah Miriam Levi

If you choose Shay

Riley Quinn Reagan Rowan Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moriah or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1156 compared to Moriah at #1212 in the United States.

What do Moriah and Shay mean?

Moriah means "taught by God" (Hebrew origin). Shay means "stately, admirable" (Old Irish origin).

Are Moriah and Shay boy or girl names?

Moriah is primarily a girl name. Shay is primarily a girl name.

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