Shaylah
girl nameShaylah entered the US charts in 1982, peaked at #2901 in 1996, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1982–2025
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rank today
#2901
peak (1996)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #8506 |
| 1990s | #4252 |
| 2000s | #3844 |
| 2010s | #6388 |
| 2020s | #12305 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Shaylah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shaylah alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shaylah in 2025?
- Shaylah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shaylah most popular?
- Shaylah peaked in 1996, reaching #2901 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shaylah with classmates?
- Shaylah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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