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Shayla

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Meaning and origin
Shayla is a Celtic girl name. The meaning of the name is `fairy palace `.


Where is it used?
The name Shayla is mainly used in Other languages.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Sheila (In Irish and in English)


See also
In Irish: Síle
In English (Modern): Shyla
In English (Modern): Sheelagh
In English: Shelagh
In Other languages: Shelia


What Shayla`s say about their name
  1. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    its different and you dontsee many shayla
    The worst thing about the name:
    people spell it wrong and say it wrong all the time im shayla not sheila
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    it would be genesis but i do love my name
    Extra information:
  2. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    That it's my Name and I have several nicknames from amazing friends. :)
    The worst thing about the name:
    some people say it wrong and there is no like necklaces or stuff like that with my name on it
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    it would have been Tailynn .... nasty stuff! NO CHANGE HERE!
    Extra information:
    Love My name its really unique and i only know 4 other Shaylas'. its pretty amazing !
  3. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    Its unique :)
    The worst thing about the name:
    People spell it shalya and pronounce it Sha-lay-uh
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    I wouldve been named brianna. which is TOO common.
    Extra information:
    Its great being a shayla :)
  4. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    Nobody else has it
    The worst thing about the name:
    People twist your name around, and they say it wrong and they spell it wrong!
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    If i were a boy i would be Dylan, but its nice and annoying at the same time i dont have the same name as my friends, but then i sometimes feel left out
    Extra information:
    Its cool sometimes, sometimes it isnt
  5. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    nothin
    The worst thing about the name:
    people call me sheila are shyla and i hate it.
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    i wouldn't have to listen to ppl sayin my name wrong.
    Extra information:
  6. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    Its a rare name that no one in a small town really has.
    The worst thing about the name:
    Its never on keychains and stuff, people mispell it, they say it wrong(All the time) and they give you bad nicknames.
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    Hmm, I would be another common name. Everyone has a friend with the same name. I don't want to be someone else's match.
    Extra information:
    Shayla happens to be simple to spell, how come people make it so hard? Shay-(They got that) plus la.. Is it that hard?
  7. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    Its unique and beautiful
    The worst thing about the name:
    i can never find it one things (like keychains, etc.)
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    I wouldn't be filling this out :P
    Extra information:
    I love my name. Its pretty, I think. I have met like 5 other Shaylas. We all love it!
  8. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    i get great nicknames and people love it including me
    The worst thing about the name:
    people dont know how to say it
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    dont know
    Extra information:
    I LOVE MY NAME ITS AMAZING!!!!
  9. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    My name desrcibe my beauty and brains:)
    The worst thing about the name:
    nothing has my name own it:(
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    idkk i love it so much
    Extra information:
  10. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    My name desrcibe my beauty and brains:)
    The worst thing about the name:
    nothing has my name own it:(
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    idkk i love it so much
    Extra information:
  11. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    , it is such a PRETTY name ! * i love it & it fits me perfectly !
    The worst thing about the name:
    , i can never find anything with my name on it ! : (
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    , idkkk .
    Extra information:
    , shayla is the BESTTTT name everrrr !
  12. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    im the only shayla in my high school
    The worst thing about the name:
    ppl say it wrong
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    who knos
    Extra information:
    nope
  13. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    its different to everyone eles!!!!!
    The worst thing about the name:
    ppl call me sheila!! duhhhh!!!
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    i dunno
    Extra information:
    i love my name!!! shayla mai!!
  14. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    It is different then any other name you here.
    The worst thing about the name:
    People always say Sheila.
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    That would be weird..
    Extra information:
    Go Shaylas'!
  15. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    its unique n my cousin gave it to me :) all smiles
    The worst thing about the name:
    nothin
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    it would be a'shaylla no matter
    Extra information:
    i hate when ppl call me shelia thats not my name ughhhhhhhhhhhh
  16. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    It is different!
    The worst thing about the name:
    Nothing!
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    I love my name to much to change it!
    Extra information:
    Peace and love everyone
  17. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    I haven'y got a common name!
    The worst thing about the name:
    I always dey asked if my surname is stylz
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    i don't think i would be the person i am as i live up to my name!
    Extra information:
    My names spelt Shyla
  18. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    my name iz shayla, im 16, and i havent met anothr shayla either, i dont mind cuz i dont want a common name.
    The worst thing about the name:
    people say it wrong or spell it wrong.they say it as if it had an i or an e which bugs.
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    i wouldnt feel az unique az i do now
    Extra information:
  19. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    i never met anybody name shayla..and people always make songs out of it..rhymin with stuff and tyrese the actor from baby boy and transformer and legion name his daughter shayla and he is sooo fine
    The worst thing about the name:
    people always say pronounce it wrong spell it wrong and tell..like sheila shala
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    aaliyah
    Extra information:
    when my mom was in highschool she already had my name picked out
  20. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    So far I am the oldest with that name born in 1962
    The worst thing about the name:
    People always say it wrong
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:

    Extra information:
    I have Texas plates with Shayla so how cool is that
  21. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    I get compliments left and right and its actually spelled Shailla
    The worst thing about the name:
    It's constantly spelled and pronounced wrong
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    It'd be weird
    Extra information:
    I can't stand when ppl call me Sheila ! *On purpose!* >=^/
  22. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    so different then anyone else's name!
    The worst thing about the name:
    no offence but everyone says it's a black name
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    that would be weird
    Extra information:
    nope!
  23. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    its so unique
    The worst thing about the name:
    people relate me to a french porn star named shayla.
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    id hate it
    Extra information:
  24. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    IT's Unique, i love it and My Grandpa gave it to me!
    The worst thing about the name:
    When people call the name shayley and it sounds Like shayla
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    My Mom really wanted to name me Stevie.
    Extra information:
    Not really.
  25. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    it sounds COOL.
    The worst thing about the name:
    !NOTHING!
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    it would be just normal because you wont even the name.unless one off your friends or a member of your family could have the name,Shayla.
    Extra information:
    no
  26. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    It is my granddaughters name
    The worst thing about the name:
    nothing it's the perfect name for her
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    It was always going to be Shayla her mother was going to be named Shayla but ended up Patrice so you see why
    Extra information:
    Shayla Shay is the love of my life
  27. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    As i grew older i learned to appreciate that it was actually a very pretty name,,as the world wide web grew i found more and more people saying how beautiful my name was,,and i got older and thought about it,,i think it is a very sleek and elegant name. and even though it is common its still very interesting and unique,,lol ive never met a shayla,,but id imagine none of us are uninteresting
    The worst thing about the name:
    Hmmm i guess my outlook on it growing up,,i thought it was a very plain and boring name
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    it would have been Mariah LOL never in life thank God my mom founf a better name
    Extra information:
    my sons name is Ramsus anyone know any others with this name
  28. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    its awesome!!!! And i get cool nicknames from it!
    The worst thing about the name:
    people make fun of me ,or they spell and say it wrong! it makes me mad! (sometimes)
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    i don`t know.
    Extra information:
    my name is Shayla Swett, and i hope i will meet other shaylas!!!!
  29. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    It's not common
    The worst thing about the name:
    people call me sheila all the time!
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    my mom & dad were going to name me jessica or desirae;thank GOD shayla was what i go (:
    Extra information:
    ummm,i reallly like my name. i don't think i would ever cahnge it.
  30. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    i Dont know anyone else with the name. Except a girl name shaylynee. she's the closest i know.
    The worst thing about the name:
    People will constantly say ti wrong and spell it wrong. VERY annoying.
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    i dont know.
    Extra information:
    Im named after a fairy palace. does that give me special powers? lol
  31. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    You won't get mixed up with other people because no one else has it and lots of people compliment me.
    The worst thing about the name:
    You can't find keychains or Christam ornaments with your name. Also sometimes I don't like having an uncommon name.
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    I almost got named Jasmine...
    Extra information:
    I actually wish I had a different name.
  32. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    Always get a compliment....my mom has given me and siblings unusual names...always a conversation starter.
    The worst thing about the name:
    Nothing too bad
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    Courtney
    Extra information:
    My childhood nickname was shay shay....now I only allow my youngest brother to call me that....shaylita is also one (little shayla)
  33. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    It's cool, it's perfect, it's just for me!
    The worst thing about the name:
    I have another girl in my school named Shyla (pronounces Shai-la) and I NEVER get called Shayla, but Shyla. I recently found out she's always called Shayla. It's funny because our names are so close and we look so much alike.
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    If I were a boy, my aunt told me she wouldn've named me Shane. My mother let my aunt name me. I still can't remember where she got the idea from...
    Extra information:
    I hate when someone calls my name too quickly. They yell it an completely miss the 'A' sound in the middle. It urks me and I usually don't answer. DAD!!!!
  34. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    i always know wen ppl r talking bout me and i dont personally dont know anyone else with Shayla as a name
    The worst thing about the name:
    ppl mispronounce and spell it incorrectly and i often get teased
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    it wuld be Shayla no matter wat.
    Extra information:
    jst call mee Shay. lol
  35. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    i always know when people are talking to me
    The worst thing about the name:
    i can't ever find keychains or anything with my name on it
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    i would want it to be Nicole
    Extra information:
    my dad found it on a licence plate
  36. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    It's so unique and I always get compliments!
    The worst thing about the name:
    People mispronouce or misspell it.
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    If I had been a boy my name would have been Ryan
    Extra information:
    My name is Shayla Anne and I LOVE it! Also, Delilah on the radio named one of her daughters Shayla
  37. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    its unique and rolls nicely off your tongue
    The worst thing about the name:
    ppl misspell it
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    Madison(my mom is a ny knick fam and almost had me in madison sq garden)
    Extra information:
    i love my name and sometimes mad other ppl have my name! lol
  38. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    it's one of a kind and i don't meet a lot of other shaylas!
    The worst thing about the name:
    people mispronounce it and spell it differently.
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    it woulda been nicole
    Extra information:
    nope
  39. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    its unigue
    The worst thing about the name:
    no one knows how to pronouce or spell it right
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    it would be reyna
    Extra information:
    my name is shayla reyna and i love it but i want to know how to abbrieveate it
  40. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    Its unique and i love it
    The worst thing about the name:
    people don't spell it right
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    i dont rememebr :S
    Extra information:
    nope
  41. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    its unique
    The worst thing about the name:
    people can pronounce or spell it
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    it wld be jasmin
    Extra information:
    i wldnt want another name...i love mines
  42. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    It's unique & I get many compliments.
    The worst thing about the name:

    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:

    Extra information:
  43. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    It's unique
    The worst thing about the name:
    People not knowing how to pronounce my name
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:

    Extra information:
  44. The best thing about the name Shayla:
    Its The Coolest Name Eva
    The worst thing about the name:
    Its Not A common used name so i have to order anything with my name on it
    If my name wasn`t Shayla....:
    umm not that i can remember
    Extra information:
    i was named after a fairy Palace isnt that cool!lol


More `Shayla` links
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Shayla in the encyclopedia





Statistics for Shayla

Shayla appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 329.. 1999 was a `top year` for the name Shayla. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #267. The last time Shayla appeared among the most common names was in 1980. Our records go back to 1880

YearRankRank
2007329
2006330
2005390
2004348
2003311
2002313
2001296
2000313
1999267
1998306
1997279
1996276
1995322
1994330
1993318
1992317
1991316
1990337
1980479
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Shayla
Thats Cool I was named after a fairy Palace and didnt even know it but whats cooler is my mom love fairies!Awsome!lol
michelle
I just had a baby 7 weeks ago & i named her shayla... I love it as its unique and such a pretty name. I love that she'll get shae for short
Heather
Iam 8 months pregnant and i am having a girl.her name is going to be Shayla Renee
Kayla
We were going to name our baby shayla if it was a girl because its my name and my fiance's name put together....Shayne & Kayla.... but we recently found out that it was a boy...
michelle
Me and my husband agreed on the name shayla for our little girl straight away.. We now have a little girl named 'shayla maree' and YES she is a little princess a very beautiful one. Everyone always comments on what a beautiful unique name it is and i love how its not popular
shayla
it rockz nobody has my name where im from... i am the only
shaylaa(:
my names shayla marie! & this is really cool i had no idea my name was so uniguee.
shayla
the best thing of shayla is unique if my name wouldn't be shayla it would be Roxy
Shayla
My names Shayla Ann and I love it! Its so unique I only know like 2 others with my name and theyre spelled diffrently than mine. I love it.
Melissa
I named my daughter Shayla and love the name. My husband and I wanted something unique and thought Shayla would be perfect. And she fits the name perfectly.
stacy
I named my babygirl Shayla Jade becuz its one of the kind, unquie and beautiful. It fits her. Nickname is Shay.
Warea
I named my daughter Shayla moraya and i love the combination. Shayla fits my daughter to a T

Heather, My name is Shayla Renee! That's so weird, but personally I don't think any other middle name sounds about as right with Shayla than Renee.

I am thirty two and never knew shayla was popular as it was....although it did start popping up after Mary Lou Retton was on a People magazine cover w her daughter named shayla in the nineties.
Shayla A. S
Hehe. i love my name. and i like my name shayla alesia.!
shayla
OMG there are so many people that have the same name
nicole
its pronouced Shay La right? thats what i am naming my baby girl and someone else told me it was pronouced Shi- la

My daughter is Shayla Rose! She is 4 and I have never met another child with her name, although I have heard of one person with the name. I love that it is different without being too off the wall.
Shayla
i know 3 other shayla's. my name is shayla marie renee asher & another shayla's name is shayla marie ashley! isnt't that crazy!
Shayla A Swett
I was born in 1995. And i think my mom chose the right name for me!!! I is cool, because i`m the only one in Platte,SD who has it!!
Shayla "Marie Shanae" Cannon
I love having mie name. It's so cool and I onli kno 1 other Shayla and she spells hers different but tew all tha Shayla's out there, having this name is an honor and I hope all of you give this name a good name for its self ~ScorpiiO~ :) - !


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