Shayla

Rank 1,528th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Shayla was 1,528th most popular baby name for girls and 2,830th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 139 babies were named Shayla in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 24,390 babies in the United States were named Shayla. Today, the average age of someone named Shayla is around 26 to 27 years old.

The name "Shayla" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Shayla is Shay.

Shayla Meaning & Origin

Shayla is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "from the fairy palace," evoking a sense of whimsy, grace, and enchantment.

The name Shayla is described as adventurous, carefree and captivating.

Pronunciation

Shayla is pronounced shey-luh in English. The name Shayla has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Shayla

  • The name Shayla is used in several television shows and movies for characters who possess magical abilities or psychic powers.

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Geography

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