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Shale Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Shale

"Shale is a fine-grained, clastic sedimentary rock formed from mud that is a mix of flakes of clay minerals (hydrous aluminium phyllosilicates, e"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1996 👥 77 in US
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Meaning
Shale is a fine-grained, clastic sedimentary rock formed from mud that is a mix of flakes of clay minerals (hydrous aluminium phyllosilicates, e
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
77
Life Path
Number 9

📖 What Does Shale Mean?

Shale is a fine-grained, clastic sedimentary rock formed from mud that is a mix of flakes of clay minerals (hydrous aluminium phyllosilicates, e.g., kaolin, Al2Si2O5(OH)4) and tiny fragments (silt-sized particles) of other minerals, especially quartz and calcite. Shale is characterized by its tendency to split into thin layers (laminae) less than one centimeter in thickness. This property is called fissility. Shale is the most common sedimentary rock.

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Shale is a fine-grained, clastic sedimentary rock formed from mud that is a mix of flakes of clay minerals (hydrous aluminium phyllosilicates, e.g., kaolin, Al2Si2O5(OH)4) and tiny fragments (silt-sized particles) of other minerals, especially quartz and calcite. Shale is characterized by its tendency to split into thin layers (laminae) less than one centimeter in thickness. This property is called fissility. Shale is the most common sedimentary rock.…

Root Element
Shale
Core Meaning
"Shale is a fine-grained, clastic sedimentary rock formed from mud that is a mix of flakes of clay minerals (hydrous aluminium phyllosilicates, e"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Shale

S 1
H 8
A 1
L 3
E 5
SUM 9
9
Life Path
Compassion & Idealism
6
Soul Urge
Nurturing & Responsibility
3
Personality
Creativity & Expression

Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male73%
♀ Female27%

Based on 77 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 77
Peak year 1996 (11)
First recorded 1972
Last recorded 2007
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Shale" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Shale is a fine-grained, clastic sedimentary rock formed from mud that is a mix of flakes of clay minerals (hydrous aluminium phyllosilicates, e".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~77 people named Shale in the US. Peaked in 1996 with 11 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Shale?

The Life Path number for Shale is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 3.

Is Shale a boy or girl name?

Shale is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 73% male and 27% female.

How many people are named Shale in the US?

Approximately 77 people in the United States are named Shale. The name peaked in 1996 with 11 recorded uses.

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