Raizel vs Shai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raizel

Girl #2,117 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rose"

Origin: Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,117
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raizy, Rai

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Raizel Rank #2,117
Shai Rank #1,087

Shai is more popular, ranked #1087 vs #2117 for Raizel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raizel ___

  • Raizel Leah
  • Raizel Sarah
  • Raizel Miriam
  • Raizel Chana
  • Raizel Devorah
  • Raizel Esther

Shai ___

  • Shai Elijah
  • Shai David
  • Shai Nathan
  • Shai Aaron
  • Shai Michael
  • Shai Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Raizel

Chaya Tziporah Rivka Bluma Yaakov

If you choose Shai

Tal Noa Lior Avery Jonah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raizel or Shai more popular?

Shai is more popular, ranked #1087 compared to Raizel at #2117 in the United States.

What do Raizel and Shai mean?

Raizel means "rose" (Yiddish origin). Shai means "gift, present" (Hebrew origin).

Are Raizel and Shai boy or girl names?

Raizel is primarily a girl name. Shai is primarily a boy name.

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