Shaleah
girl nameShaleah entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #4186 in 1986, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
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rank today
#4186
peak (1986)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6696 |
| 1980s | #6720 |
| 1990s | #7145 |
| 2000s | #6716 |
| 2010s | #9965 |
| 2020s | #11090 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Shaleah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shaleah alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shaleah in 2025?
- Shaleah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shaleah most popular?
- Shaleah peaked in 1986, reaching #4186 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shaleah with classmates?
- Shaleah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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