Shalaya
Shalaya is a girl baby name. Ranked #8,923 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shalaya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 590 babies have been named Shalaya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shalaya is past its peak , currently ranked #8,923 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,923
- Total SSA Count
- 12
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Shalaya
Shalaya is a girl name .
Shalaya is currently ranked #8,923 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shalaya include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shalie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shalaya include Shalom . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis