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UK girl's name

Shye

A feminine name of American origin meaning "shy" or "bashful".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Shye is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shye popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5691, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.

This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2007 to 2014. 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.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Shye. 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 2015 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Shye ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 girls were registered as Shye.
  • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shye as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5691

2014

Births in 2014

3

Latest year

Peak year

2007

3 births

Estimated living

12

2026

Meaning

What does Shye mean?

The name Shye is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language and culture. It is a variation of the name Shay, which is derived from the Hebrew word "shay," meaning "gift" or "present." The name Shye is thought to have emerged during the ancient times when Hebrew names were commonly used in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shye can be found in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism. In the Talmud, there is a mention of a person named Shye ben Yehuda, who lived during the 2nd century CE and was known for his wisdom and scholarship.

Throughout history, the name Shye has been associated with several notable figures. One of the most prominent was Shye ben Eliezer, a renowned Jewish philosopher and scholar who lived in the 12th century CE. He is best known for his work on Jewish ethics and his contributions to the field of Talmudic studies.

Another significant figure with the name Shye was Shye ben Yitzhak, a 13th-century Jewish mystic and Kabbalist. He was a prominent figure in the development of Jewish mysticism and is credited with writing several important works on Kabbalah.

In the 17th century, there was a celebrated Jewish scholar and writer named Shye ben Shlomo, who authored numerous works on Jewish law and philosophy. His writings were widely read and studied in Jewish communities across Europe.

Moving forward in time, one of the most famous individuals with the name Shye was Shye ben Avraham, a 19th-century Jewish rabbi and leader in Poland. He was known for his profound knowledge of the Talmud and his commitment to preserving Jewish traditions and values.

While the name Shye may not be as common today as it once was, it has a rich historical significance, particularly within the Jewish community. The name has been carried by scholars, mystics, and leaders throughout the centuries, reflecting its deep roots in Hebrew culture and tradition.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Shye over time

The chart below shows babies named Shye registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Shye, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Shye
01223200720102014

Decades

Shye by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shye 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
2010s #5728 9 3
2000s #5201 3 1

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FAQ

Shye: questions and answers

How popular is the name Shye in the UK right now?

In 2014, Shye was ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Shye most popular?

The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Shye in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Shye?

A feminine name of American origin meaning "shy" or "bashful".

How many people are called Shye in the UK?

A total of 12 babies have been registered as Shye across the 4 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.