Admirable meadow or hawk-like in the field
A modern American compound name likely combining the Irish name Shea, meaning 'admirable' or 'hawk-like', with the English suffix -lea, meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing'. It represents a blend of Gaelic heritage and the popular nature-inspired 'lea' ending.
Less common today
Shaylea isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,966 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
