Shai-Li: meaning of the Hebrew name
שַׁי-לִי
Pronounced shy-LEE
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
- #52 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Shai-Li
Shai-Li is shai li, "a gift given to me". A soft Israeli name that expresses how parents feel: their daughter is a gift.
Shai-Li in Hebrew
Shai-Li is written שי-לי in Hebrew (with vowel points: שַׁי-לִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- יYod
- לLamed
- יYod
Gematria value: 350 (Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningmy gift
- Pronunciationshy-LEE
- Hebrewשי-לי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Shai-Li ranked #52 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (355 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #34, in 2016.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52 | 355 |
| 2023 | 49 | 355 |
| 2022 | 52 | 354 |
| 2021 | 49 | 383 |
| 2020 | 39 | 436 |
| 2019 | 42 | 441 |
| 2018 | 49 | 388 |
| 2017 | 38 | 462 |
| 2016 | 34 | 470 |
| 2015 | 57 | 353 |
| 2014 | 62 | 309 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Shai-Li
What does the name Shai-Li mean?
Shai-Li is shai li, "a gift given to me". A soft Israeli name that expresses how parents feel: their daughter is a gift.
How do you pronounce Shai-Li?
Shai-Li is pronounced shy-LEE in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shai-Li in Hebrew?
Shai-Li is written שי-לי in Hebrew (with vowel points: שַׁי-לִי).
How popular is the name Shai-Li in Israel?
In 2024, Shai-Li ranked #52 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (355 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #34, in 2016. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Shai-Li?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שי-לי adds up to 350 (Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10).
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