Holding steady.
Popularity of Lashayla since 1977
Babies named Lashayla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 123 |
| 1990s | 162 |
| 2000s | 144 |
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Lashayla emerged as a distinct name in the late 1970s, first recorded in 1977. It belongs to a category of names popularized in the 1990s that combine the prefix La- with an existing name. The name reached its peak in 1999, which was the year it was most frequently given. Although it has never entered the top 1000, its trajectory has been stable in recent years, indicating a consistent but small number of parents choosing it. The name reflects creative naming practices common in the African American community, where prefixes like La- and Sha- are often added to create unique and melodic names.
Lashayla is a modern coinage, combining the fashionable prefix La- (often used in African American naming traditions since the 1970s) with the name Shayla. Shayla itself arose in the mid-20th century, possibly as a variant of Shelagh (an Irish name) or as an elaborated form of Shay. The name gained visibility in the 1990s, reaching peak recorded usage in 1999.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lashay, Shay, Lala
Variants: LaShayla, La Shayla
Sibling names for Lashayla
Names that share Lashayla's style, for a brother or sister.
