Shayla
Every Shayla since 1950 — 30,950 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shayla
Shayla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,793 in 2025 with 113 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 30,950 American babies have been named Shayla. Its peak came in 1999, when 1,188 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shayla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shayla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 113 | #1,793 | — | — |
| 2024 | 112 | #1,807 | — | — |
| 2023 | 130 | #1,611 | — | — |
| 2022 | 140 | #1,538 | — | — |
| 2021 | 160 | #1,378 | — | — |
| 2020 | 197 | #1,181 | — | — |
| 2019 | 195 | #1,202 | — | — |
| 2018 | 218 | #1,128 | — | — |
| 2017 | 242 | #1,064 | — | — |
| 2016 | 270 | #986 | — | — |
| 2015 | 354 | #797 | — | — |
| 2014 | 375 | #749 | — | — |
| 2013 | 429 | #667 | — | — |
| 2012 | 473 | #606 | — | — |
| 2011 | 577 | #509 | — | — |
| 2010 | 694 | #445 | — | — |
| 2009 | 802 | #393 | — | — |
| 2008 | 964 | #347 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,028 | #324 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,004 | #330 | — | — |
| 2005 | 815 | #386 | — | — |
| 2004 | 919 | #348 | 7 | #9,780 |
| 2003 | 999 | #309 | — | — |
| 2002 | 975 | #314 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,052 | #297 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,009 | #312 | — | — |
| 1995 | 846 | #323 | — | — |
| 1990 | 799 | #337 | — | — |
| 1985 | 556 | #407 | 5 | #7,424 |
| 1980 | 441 | #477 | — | — |
| 1975 | 108 | #1,092 | — | — |
| 1970 | 34 | #2,298 | — | — |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,705 | — | — |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,722 | — | — |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,679 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,988 | — | — |
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Famous people named Shayla
- Shayla LaVeaux Pornographic actor · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shayla in 2025?
Shayla ranked #1,793 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 113 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shayla?
30,950 babies have been named Shayla in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shayla most popular?
Shayla peaked in 1999, when 1,188 newborns received the name.
Is Shayla a boy or girl name?
Shayla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shayla rising or falling?
Shayla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shayla?
Well-known people named Shayla include Shayla LaVeaux (pornographic actor).