Admirable or hawk-like
Shaylan is a modern name likely derived from the Irish name Shea, meaning 'admirable' or 'stately', combined with the popular 'lan' suffix. It may also be viewed as a variant of Shayla, which has roots in the Gaelic name Síle, or connected to the name Shalan, meaning 'hawk' in some contexts.
Less common today
Shaylan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,258 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
