Shalev

Q: How popular is the name Shalev?

Shalev is ranked #26994 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-AHL-ehv ]

Boy Name #26,994 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shalev is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-AHL-ehv.

Parents who love the name Shalev often also consider Chalil, Alireza, Iancarlo .

Popularity Over Time

#26,994

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #26,994
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Shalom #1723

Nicknames

Sha Shy Shaie Shalie

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Shalev Charles

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Chalil Boy Arabic Afrim Boy Albanian Alireza Boy Arabic Ali Druv Boy Sanskrit Smauel Boy Hebrew Shemu'el

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shalev

Is Shalev a boy or girl name?

Shalev is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Shalev?

Shalev is pronounced sh-AHL-ehv.

How popular is the name Shalev?

Shalev is currently ranked #26994 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Shalev?

Common nicknames for Shalev include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shalie.

Is Shalev a common or rare name?

Shalev is an uncommon name, ranked #26994 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shalev

Shalev is a boy name .

Shalev is currently ranked #26,994 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Shalev include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shalie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Shalev include Shalom . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.