girl's name
Shaleigh
SHAY-lee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 374
Shaleigh is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 8 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 2005, when 21 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1987.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shaleigh Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 130 |
| 2000s | 157 |
| 2010s | 61 |
How Popular Is Shaleigh?
In 2016, Shaleigh was given to 8 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.
Where Shaleigh Is Used
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 Shaleigh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shaleigh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shaleigh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shaleigh
- English SHAY-lee
Sibling Names for Shaleigh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shaleigh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shaleigh
How popular is the name Shaleigh?
In 2016, Shaleigh was given to 8 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 Shaleigh a girl's or a boy's name?
Shaleigh is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shaleigh?
Shaleigh has 2 syllables.
When was Shaleigh most popular?
Shaleigh peaked in 2005, when 21 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.