girl's name
Shalya
shah-LYAH (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 87
Shalya is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2000 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 France.
- Peaked in France in 2010, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 2009.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shalya Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Shalya?
In 2024, Shalya was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Shalya Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shalya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shalya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shalya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shalya
- French shah-LYAH
Sibling Names for Shalya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shalya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shalya
How popular is the name Shalya?
In 2024, Shalya was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Shalya a girl's or a boy's name?
Shalya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shalya?
Shalya has 2 syllables.
When was Shalya most popular?
Shalya peaked in 2010, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.