Shaye
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shaye first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 664 babies have been named Shaye in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shaye is past its peak , currently ranked #6,877 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,877
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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Also a Girl Name
Shaye is also used as a girl name, ranked #65209.
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"dweller by the dark meadow"
#6,879 in US
American English origin
"of/from Sean — modern American creation"
#6,715 in US
Arabic/Sanskrit blend origin
"victorious hero, brave conqueror"
#6,904 in US
French/English origin
"divine, godlike"
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Old Slavic origin
"ruler of the world"
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Latin origin
"king"
#6,717 in US
Old Norse origin
"landholder, lord"
#6,702 in US
Kikuyu (Kenya) origin
"quiet warrior, silent fighter"
#6,713 in US
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About the Name Shaye
Shaye is a boy name .
Is Shaye a boy or girl name? Shaye is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,877 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #65,209. Shaye is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shaye is currently ranked #6,877 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shaye include Sha, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shaye include Shaya, Shay, Shayan, Shayne . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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