Shalyn
Meaning
"admirable, hawk-like"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #35,391
- Total SSA Count
- 6
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Shay, Lyn, Sha
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"admirable, hawk-like"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Shalyn is more popular, ranked #35391 vs #35400 for Ulisa.
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Shalyn is more popular, ranked #35391 compared to Ulisa at #35400 in the United States.
Shalyn means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin).
Shalyn is primarily a girl name. Ulisa is primarily a girl name.