Perri vs Shaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perri

Girl #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pear tree dweller"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,642
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Perri

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Perri →

Shaya

Boy #1,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,453
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Shaya →

Popularity Comparison

Perri Rank #3,642
Shaya Rank #1,453

Shaya is more popular, ranked #1453 vs #3642 for Perri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Perri ___

  • Perri Ann
  • Perri Grace
  • Perri Lynn
  • Perri Mae
  • Perri Rose
  • Perri Kate

Shaya ___

  • Shaya David
  • Shaya Eli
  • Shaya Michael
  • Shaya Aaron
  • Shaya Joseph
  • Shaya Nathan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Perri

Carly Terri Jamie Sheri Devin

If you choose Shaya

Leah Talia Eli Noa Ari

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perri or Shaya more popular?

Shaya is more popular, ranked #1453 compared to Perri at #3642 in the United States.

What do Perri and Shaya mean?

Perri means "pear tree dweller" (Middle English origin). Shaya means "gift of God, God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Perri and Shaya boy or girl names?

Perri is primarily a girl name. Shaya is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Shaya vs Perri Perri vs Anagha Perri vs Ginger Perri vs Elowynn Perri vs Larkin
← Full profile: Perri ← Full profile: Shaya Browse all baby names