Shayla
Shayla: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Shayla
- A female given name.
How popular is Shayla?
Since 1880, 30,933 girls and 17 boys in the U.S. have been named Shayla (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #267 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #7424 in 1985. In 2025, 113 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Shayla FAQ
What does the name Shayla mean?
A female given name.
How popular is the name Shayla?
Since 1880, 30,933 girls and 17 boys in the U.S. have been named Shayla (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #267 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #7424 in 1985. In 2025, 113 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Shayla a boy or girl name?
Shayla is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 30,933 girls and 17 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.