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Shaylie

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How to Pronounce Shaylie

Pronounced SHAY-lee /ˈʃeɪ.liː/Medium

Meaning: Shaylie is an -ie elaboration of Shayla or Shay, names of Irish flavor. Shay is often read as 'admirable' or 'stately', and Shayla is linked to Sheila, the Irish form of Cecilia; Shaylie carries their soft, lyrical sound.Low

In 30 seconds: Shaylie spins Shayla and Shay into a lilting -ie name of Irish feel (said 'SHAY-lee').
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningShaylie is an -ie elaboration of Shayla or Shay, names of Irish flavor. Shay is often read as 'admirable' or 'stately', and Shayla is linked to Sheila, the Irish form of Cecilia; Shaylie carries their soft, lyrical sound.
U.S. rank (2022)#13370 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 640

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819902022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shaylie extends the Shay and Shayla sound with a gentle -ie ending. Shay is an Irish name often glossed 'admirable', while Shayla connects to Sheila, the Irish form of Cecilia. Shaylie is best read as a modern, melodic elaboration in that family rather than a name with one fixed meaning.

It has stayed rare throughout, cresting around 2008. A Shaylie today is likely a child or young person, and the name remains an uncommon, pretty choice of its era.

Did you know? Shaylie crested around 2008 and lingered into the 2020s, given to only a few dozen girls a year.
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Shaylie — elaboration of Shayla / Shay

Variations

ShaylaShayleeShaylyn

Nicknames

ShayLee

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If you like Shaylie…

Shayla— the fuller name Shaylie elaborates
Shay— the short name at its core
Kaylie— a like lilting -ie girls' name of the era
Bailey— a like soft two-beat name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shaylie mean?

Shaylie is an elaboration of Shayla and Shay, Irish-flavored names often read as 'admirable'.

How do you pronounce Shaylie?

It's said SHAY-lee /ˈʃeɪ.liː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shaylie a boy or girl name?

Shaylie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Shaylie?

Shaylie has always been rare in the U.S., a modern elaboration of Shayla.

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