girl's name
Shalana
shuh-LAH-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 574
Shalana is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1985, when 38 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1969.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shalana Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 147 |
| 1980s | 270 |
| 1990s | 120 |
| 2000s | 30 |
How Popular Is Shalana?
In 2008, Shalana was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shalana
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shalana Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shalana over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shalana
- English shuh-LAH-nuh
Sibling Names for Shalana
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shalana — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shalana
How popular is the name Shalana?
In 2008, Shalana was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shalana a girl's or a boy's name?
Shalana is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shalana?
Shalana has 3 syllables.
When was Shalana most popular?
Shalana peaked in 1985, when 38 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.