Shalah
girl nameShalah entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #6955 in 1989, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#6955
peak (1989)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8382 |
| 1980s | #9730 |
| 1990s | #9773 |
| 2000s | #16099 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Shalah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shalah alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shalah in 2025?
- Shalah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shalah most popular?
- Shalah peaked in 1989, reaching #6955 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shalah with classmates?
- Shalah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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