How Many People Are Named Shalaya?
Complete statistics for the name Shalaya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shalaya, a very rare female name, is held by just 582 people in the US today, making up 1 in 566,749 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 68% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2001.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 symbolizes leadership and vision, suggesting that those named Shalaya might be destined to achieve great things.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 590 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shalaya Through the Generations
Shalaya, a name that's been around since the early 2000s, has seen a steady decline in usage. With only 28 births in 2001, its peak year, it's clear that Shalaya is a newer-generation name. Today, most people named Shalaya are under 30, with 402 out of 582 falling into this age bracket, indicating its modernity and appeal to younger parents.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shalaya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shalaya
How Many People Have the Name Shalaya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 582 people in the United States currently share the name Shalaya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 566,749 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shalaya a Common or Rare Name?
Shalaya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Shalaya Mean?
Shalaya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shalaya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shalaya Most Popular?
The name Shalaya reached peak popularity in 2001, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Shalaya?
Approximately 582 people named Shalaya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 590. That works out to roughly 1 in 566,749 Americans.
Is Shalaya a rare name?
Shalaya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 566,749 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shalaya mean?
Shalaya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shalaya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shalaya are male and 100% are female.
When was Shalaya most popular?
Shalaya peaked in 2001 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.