What is the origin of the name Shayleen?

Shayleen is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Shayleen?

Shayleen is currently ranked #14967 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Shayleen?

Shayleen is pronounced shay-LEEN.

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GirlIrish

Shayleen

shay-LEEN

Popularity

#14967

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

519

Peak Year

#23 in 1992

First Recorded

1967

Style

Modern & Trendy, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A combination of Shay and the suffix '-leen'. Shay can be derived from Shea, an Irish name meaning "admirable."

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Shay Leen

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Numerology

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Nicknames

Shay Leen

Similar Names

Kayleen Aileen Shayla Eileen

Personality Traits

FriendlyKindOptimisticCharming

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