Shray
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shray first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.
Over 192 babies have been named Shray in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shray is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,365 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,365
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Shray
Shray is a boy name .
Shray is currently ranked #7,365 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shray include Shr, Shy, Shie, and Shrkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shray include Shraga . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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