Shaye

Irish, Hebrew

"stately, gift"

Shaye Origin and Meaning

The name Shaye is a girl's name.

Shaye is a unisex name that leans feminine in contemporary usage. It has multiple possible origins, including as a variant of Shea (Irish, meaning 'admirable'), Shai (Hebrew, meaning 'gift'), or as a modern adaptation of the English word 'shy.' The name gained modest recognition in the 1990s and early 2000s as parents sought short, distinctive names with international flair. Shaye appeals particularly to those looking for names that work well in multiple cultures and are gender-flexible. Its brevity makes it modern and straightforward, while its soft sound gives it a gentle quality. Though never extremely common, Shaye maintains steady usage, particularly appreciated for its combination of simplicity and uniqueness.

Famous People Named Shaye

• Shaye Cogan (born Helen J. Coggins) American actress and singer
• Shaye Lynne Haver first woman US Army Ranger
• Keely Shaye Smith American TV journalist; wife of actor Pierce Brosnan
• Khadijah Shaye Haqq American actress; twin sister Malika Haqq
• Shaye Girardi daughter of ice hockey player Daniel Girardi
• Skyler Anna Shaye American actress

The name Shaye in Pop Culture

• Shaye Canadian pop group named after Shaye MacLean, the late sister of singer Tara MacLean
• Shaye Saint John character in a series of short films directed by Eric Fournier