Shy meadow or clearing
A modern American invention combining the word 'shy' with the popular 'leigh' suffix, which is derived from the Old English word for a meadow or clearing. It is often chosen for its soft, phonetic appeal rather than deep historical roots.
Less common today
Shyleigh isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,282 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
