Holding steady.
Popularity of Shalah since 1971
Babies named Shalah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 65 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shalah is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1971. Its popularity has never reached the top 1000, and its peak year was 1989, when it saw its highest recorded usage. The trajectory has been stable but low, with no significant surge or decline. While the name's etymology is uncertain, it may be a creative variant of names like Shiloh or Shala. Parents today may choose Shalah for its soft, melodic sound and uncommon status. Notably, it has not been consistently recorded in any single state, indicating its scattered usage across the country.
Shalah first appears in U.S. records in 1971, but its etymology is unclear. It may be a variant of the Hebrew name Shiloh or an invented modern name. Its peak usage occurred in 1989, but it remains rare overall.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Shalah
Names that share Shalah's style, for a brother or sister.
