Shalah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shalah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 138 babies have been named Shalah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shalah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,912 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,912
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Shalah
Shalah is a girl name .
Shalah is currently ranked #61,912 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shalah include Sha, Shal, Shaly, Shalie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shalah include Shalom . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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