Shayla
Shayla is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Blind or from the fairy palace.
Origin and history
Shayla is a modern name of varied roots, often considered a phonetic variant of Sheila (from the Irish name Síle, derived from Cecilia) or linked to the name Shea. It gained significant popularity in the late 20th century in the United States and remains a familiar choice.
Popularity in the United States
30,933 babies in the United States have been named Shayla since 1880. It ranks #817 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1298.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.4 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- NY (5.2 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 46 |
| 1960-1970 | 149 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,649 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,565 |
| 1990-2000 | 9,278 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,567 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,827 |
| 2020-2029 | 852 |
Famous people named Shayla
- Shayla LaVeaux: Actress
Nicknames
Shay, Shea, Shai
Fun facts
- Shayla experienced its highest usage in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
- It likely developed as a blend combining the Irish sound of Sheila with modern naming patterns like Kayla and Layla.