Shylah
Every Shylah since 1976 — 1,779 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shylah
Shylah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,535 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 1,779 American babies have been named Shylah. Its peak came in 2007, when 114 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Shylah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shylah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #5,535 |
| 2024 | 25 | #5,276 |
| 2023 | 30 | #4,642 |
| 2022 | 34 | #4,280 |
| 2021 | 32 | #4,398 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,832 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,909 |
| 2018 | 41 | #3,732 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,910 |
| 2016 | 55 | #3,052 |
| 2015 | 48 | #3,382 |
| 2014 | 70 | #2,554 |
| 2013 | 62 | #2,803 |
| 2012 | 82 | #2,313 |
| 2011 | 106 | #1,896 |
| 2010 | 78 | #2,423 |
| 2009 | 94 | #2,146 |
| 2008 | 103 | #2,029 |
| 2007 | 114 | #1,857 |
| 2006 | 78 | #2,417 |
| 2005 | 68 | #2,551 |
| 2004 | 45 | #3,387 |
| 2003 | 36 | #3,866 |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,741 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,858 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,129 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,984 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,732 |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,159 |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,708 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shylah in 2025?
Shylah ranked #5,535 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shylah?
1,779 babies have been named Shylah in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shylah most popular?
Shylah peaked in 2007, when 114 newborns received the name.
Is Shylah a boy or girl name?
Shylah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shylah rising or falling?
Shylah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.