Shalia
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shalia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 557 babies have been named Shalia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shalia is past its peak , currently ranked #63,681 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,681
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Shalia
Shalia is a girl name .
Shalia is currently ranked #63,681 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shalia 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 Shalia include Shalom . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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