UK boy's name
O'shai
A name of Turkish origin meaning "one who grows old admirably".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
O'shai is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for O'shai popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4333, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2007 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
O'shai is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called O'shai. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • O'shai ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 boys were registered as O'shai.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have O'shai as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4333
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does O'shai mean?
The name Oshai has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, which dates back to the 4th millennium BCE and was spoken in the region of southern Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "ush-hai," which translates to "protector" or "guardian."
The earliest known reference to the name Oshai can be found in cuneiform inscriptions discovered in the ruins of the ancient Sumerian city of Uruk, dating back to around 2800 BCE. These inscriptions mention an individual named "Ush-hai," who is believed to have been a high-ranking official or priest in the city's temple complex.
Throughout the centuries, the name Oshai has been associated with various historical figures from different cultures and regions. One notable person was Oshai ibn Idrisi, an Arab geographer and cartographer who lived in the 12th century CE. He is best known for his work titled "Nuzhat al-Mushtaq fi Ikhtiraq al-Afaq," which was a detailed description of the known world at the time and included one of the earliest known maps of the world.
Another historical figure bearing the name Oshai was Oshai ben Shisha, a Jewish philosopher and scholar who lived in the 11th century CE in Baghdad. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of Jewish philosophy and his commentaries on the works of prominent Jewish thinkers.
In the early 20th century, Oshai Gabrilovitch was a Russian-born artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his avant-garde works and his association with the Cubist movement. He lived from 1878 to 1936 and spent much of his career in Paris, where he was part of the vibrant artistic community of the time.
Another notable person with the name Oshai was Oshai Gadish, an Israeli military leader who played a significant role in the Six-Day War of 1967. He served as the commander of the Israeli Air Force's elite fighter squadron and was credited with numerous successful missions during the conflict.
While the name Oshai has its roots in ancient Sumerian culture, it has transcended across various societies and centuries, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in diverse fields such as geography, philosophy, art, and military history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
O'shai by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether O'shai was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
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- Oscar 67,495
- Owen 33,517
- Ollie 13,193
- Oakley 9,838
- Omar 6,823
- Otis 6,395
- Oskar 4,827
- Olly 4,403
- Otto 3,839
- Osian 3,145
- Owain 2,310
FAQ
O'shai: questions and answers
How popular is the name O'shai in the UK right now?
In 2007, O'shai was ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was O'shai most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as O'shai in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of O'shai?
A name of Turkish origin meaning "one who grows old admirably".
How many people are called O'shai in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as O'shai across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.