Admirable or hawk-like; a modern combination name.
Shayleen is a modern American coinage, likely blending the Irish name Shea, meaning 'admirable' or 'stately,' with the popular suffix -leen. It may also be interpreted as a variant of Shailene, which is sometimes linked to the Gaelic word for 'hawk.'
Fewer than 5 girls were named Shayleen in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Emmy-nominated actress known for Big Little Lies
