girl's name
Shely
SHEL-ee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 101
Shely is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2002 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 2013, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 2001.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shely 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 | 35 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Shely?
In 2022, Shely 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 Shely 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.
How Shely Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Shély | Shély is a rare spelling of Shely, written with an acute accent and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Shely
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shely Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shely over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shely
- English SHEL-ee
Sibling Names for Shely
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shely — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shely
How popular is the name Shely?
In 2022, Shely 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 Shely a girl's or a boy's name?
Shely is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shely?
Shely has 2 syllables.
When was Shely most popular?
Shely peaked in 2013, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.