Holding steady.
Popularity of Shaily since 1990
Babies named Shaily per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Shaily is a modern Indian name that entered U.S. records in 1990. Its peak popularity occurred in 2001, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name has remained stable in use, reflecting its niche appeal within Indian-American communities. Its meaning is debated: it may derive from the Hindi word for 'style' or be a feminine form of Shailesh, a name for the god Shiva. Shaily offers a soft, melodic sound that fits with contemporary naming trends while honoring cultural roots.
Shaily is a modern Indian name, likely a variant of Shaili, which in Hindi means 'style' or 'fashion'. It may also be considered a feminine form of Shailesh, a name for the god Shiva meaning 'lord of the mountains'. The name gained modest use in the United States starting in the 1990s, primarily within families of Indian heritage.
“Shaily” around the world
Where Shaily lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
40
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shai
Sibling names for Shaily
Names that share Shaily's style, for a brother or sister.
