Combination name; likely meaning fair or radiant
Shalayna is a modern American invention, likely created by blending the prefix 'Sha-' with the name Layna or Alayna. As a derivative of Alayna or Elena, it carries the etymological weight of 'bright' or 'shining light.' It may also be influenced by the Irish name Shea, meaning 'stately' or 'dauntless.'
Less common today
Shalayna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,129 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
