Shayla Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Shayla is a modern English name with roots in Irish origins, derived from Síle, meaning 'heavenly' or 'blessed'. The name has evolved from its historical forms to become popular in the late 20th century. It is commonly seen as a trendy and unique name, with no significant biblical relevance.
The name Shayla is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Shayla has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Shayla' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14347th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22197th out of 24088 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5266th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 939th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 364th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 345th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1093rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shayla' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shayla"
Pronunciation
/ˈʃeɪ.lə/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
The name Shayla is believed to be derived from the name Sheila, which has Irish origins. Sheila is derived from the Irish name Síle, a variant of the name Cecilia.
Meaning
From the Irish word meaning 'heavenly' or 'blessed'.
Language Evolution
Síle, Sheila, Shayla
Historical Usage
Shayla gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern variation of Sheila, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Sheila, Shay, Shaylie
Modern Popularity & Image
Shayla is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with creativity and uniqueness.
Famous People
Shayla McCall, Shayla H. G. Closson
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shayla"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Shayla"
"Shayla" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 14347th of 16616 | 10 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22197th of 24088 | 7 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5266th of 12526 | 104 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 939th of 19264 | 2,180 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 364th of 27321 | 11,181 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 345th of 35406 | 14,532 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1093rd of 30306 | 2,820 |
Regional Popularity of "Shayla" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
65.06% 4758th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Shayla" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
30.47% 895th/2937 |
39.36% 1371st/3483 |
21.69% 763rd/3518 |
28.54% 1154th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
8.68% 320th/3685 |
10.37% 464th/4475 |
6.24% 324th/5194 |
6.38% 403rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
7.14% 327th/4582 |
6.62% 342nd/5164 |
4.57% 334th/7313 |
5.09% 380th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
29.67% 1182nd/3984 |
18.97% 851st/4487 |
18.18% 1240th/6822 |
16.87% 1059th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Shayla"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shayla" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.