Shayla

The name Shayla means 'white meadow' but can also be interpreted with symbolic meaning as 'blind', representing trust and faith.

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The name Shayla originates from the Gaelic name Sheila, which itself is derived from the Irish name Síle, a French form of the Latin name 'Cæcilia', meaning 'Blind'. Over time, Shayla evolved as a modern variation, widely adopted in English-speaking regions.

  • Popularity: 2,963rd
  • Babies named Shayla in the US in 2023:
    Female: 130
    Male: 0
  • Nicknames: Shay, Shaya, Lala, Shaylee, Shea.
  • Full Names: Shayleen, Shaylyn, Shaylynn, Shaylah, Shaylie.
  • Famous Namesakes: Shayla Worley-Gymnast, Shayla Beesley-Actress, Shayla Rivera-Engineer, Shayla Copas-Designer, Shayla Gunter-YouTuber.
  • Gender: Predominantly used for females but occasionally adopted as a unisex name.
  • Numerology: In numerology, the name Shayla holds the destiny number 3, which signifies a charismatic and optimistic personality. It carries vibrations of creativity, inspiration, sociability, and joy.

Shayla has seen a steady rise in popularity over the past few decades, particularly in the United States, where it has become a popular name choice for baby girls, peaking in popularity during the late 20th and early 21st century.

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