Shaela
- US rank
- #10,107
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,733 in 1997
9 babies were named Shaela in the US in 2025. It has climbed 983 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1967–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Shaela you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 178,571 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Shaela, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Shaela would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryShaela first shows up in US birth records in 1967, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 58 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1997, when it ranked #2,733. Today it's #10,107, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowShaela was 4.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 38,610 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 178,571.
- TrendShaela has climbed 983 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,107. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Shaela
Shaela is a girl name of Irish and Latin origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ela”. US birth records list Shaela for girls from 1967 to 2025, in 51 of those 59 years. Its best year was 1997, when it ranked #2,733 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,107, with 9 babies.
Origin:Irish namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.0 | 1,000,000 girls |
| 1970s | 3.6 | 280,899 girls |
| 1980s | 8.9 | 111,732 girls |
| 1990s | 22 | 45,704 girls |
| 2000s | 20 | 50,684 girls |
| 2010s | 6.8 | 146,199 girls |
| 2020s | 3.4 | 295,567 girls |
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- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name Shaela
What is the origin of the name Shaela?
Shaela has Irish, Latin roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Shaela a boy or girl name?
Shaela is a girl name.
How popular is the name Shaela?
Shaela ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1997 (#2,733).