Admirable or hay meadow
Shailey is a modern name with two primary etymological paths. It is often considered a variant of the Irish name Shea, meaning 'admirable' or 'stately,' or an English surname-style name derived from 'hay meadow.'
Fewer than 5 girls were named Shailey in 2025.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).