Modern American creation, possibly meaning 'meadow' or 'admirable'
Shalay is a modern American name likely created by combining the 'Sha-' prefix with the name Leigh or the suffix '-lay'. While its exact etymology is unclear, it is often associated with the meanings of its phonetic components, such as 'meadow' from Leigh or 'admirable' from the Arabic name Shala.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Shalay in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
