Variant of Shailaja, meaning daughter of the mountain
Shalayah is likely a modern American phonetic variant of the Sanskrit name Shailaja. In Hindu mythology, Shailaja is an epithet for the goddess Parvati, signifying her status as the daughter of the Himalayas. It is often chosen for its melodic sound and spiritual resonance.
Less common today
Shalayah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,832 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
