Shale
Pronunciation: [ sh-AYL ]
Shale is a boy baby name. Ranked #39,928 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shale first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 56 babies have been named Shale in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shale is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,928 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,928
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Shale is also used as a girl name, ranked #53931.
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About the Name Shale
Shale is a boy name .
Is Shale a boy or girl name? Shale is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,928 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #53,931. Shale is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shale is currently ranked #39,928 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shale include Sha, Shy, and Shaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shale 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