How Many People Are Named Shaleah?

Complete statistics for the name Shaleah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Shaleah
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Shaleah, a very rare female name, is held by just 497 people in the US, making up 1 in 664,507 Americans. The majority of those named Shaleah are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~497
Living in US
1 in 664,507
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes elegance
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Elegant Sophisticated Confident
9
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and understanding.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

681
Worldwide Bearers
#671,014
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
497
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇧🇧 Barbados
1
🇬🇧 England
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1
🇹🇭 Thailand
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
497 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
325
Would be under 30 (64%)
179
Would be 30–60 (36%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 504 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: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
55

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Shaleah Through the Generations

Shaleah peaked in popularity in 2005 with 26 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Shaleah is 26, with 325 under 30, 179 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This distribution highlights how Shaleah remains a name associated with younger generations.

✨ Similar Names to Shaleah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shaleah's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Shaleah

How Many People Have the Name Shaleah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 497 people in the United States currently share the name Shaleah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 664,507 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shaleah a Common or Rare Name?

Shaleah 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 Shaleah Mean?

Shaleah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Shaleah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Shaleah Most Popular?

The name Shaleah reached peak popularity in 2005, with 26 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 Shaleah?

Approximately 497 people named Shaleah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 504. That works out to roughly 1 in 664,507 Americans.

Is Shaleah a rare name?

Shaleah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 664,507 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shaleah mean?

Shaleah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Shaleah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shaleah are male and 100% are female.

When was Shaleah most popular?

Shaleah peaked in 2005 with 26 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US497
All-Time Births504
1 in X1 in 664,507
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age26
Peak Year2005
World Rank#671,014
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.