Shalay
girl nameShalay entered the US charts in 1981, peaked at #6955 in 1985, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1981–2025
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rank today
#6955
peak (1985)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #8468 |
| 1990s | #10821 |
| 2000s | #15240 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Shalay are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shalay alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shalay in 2025?
- Shalay is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shalay most popular?
- Shalay peaked in 1985, reaching #6955 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shalay with classmates?
- Shalay will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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