Holding steady.
Popularity of Shailah since 1994
Babies named Shailah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 83 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shailah entered U.S. birth records in 1994, placing it among relatively recent coinages. The name reached its highest usage in 2007, though it has never appeared in the national top 1000. Its trajectory has been stable, with no dramatic rise or decline. While its exact origins are unclear, Shailah likely follows a pattern of respelling familiar sounds, similar to Shayla or Shaila. The lack of top states suggests broad but very light distribution across the country. For parents drawn to melodic, modern-sounding names that feel both familiar and distinctive, Shailah offers a rare choice that has maintained a quiet presence over three decades without ever becoming common.
Shailah first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a respelling of Shaila, itself a variant of Sheila, which derives from the Irish Síle, a form of Cecilia. Alternatively, it could be a feminine elaboration of Shail, a surname or given name of unknown origin. No definitive etymology exists.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shay, Lala
Sibling names for Shailah
Names that share Shailah's style, for a brother or sister.
