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Shayla
GirlIrish/Gaelic origin · /SHAY-luh/ · modern
Meaning: hawk-like.
Popularity 57/1002 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Shayla is an uncommon name (popularity 57/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
Shayla is derived from the Gaelic word 'séaghdha,' which can mean 'admirable' or 'hawk-like.' It is a modern variant of the name Sheila, which itself is an anglicized form of the Irish name Síle, a Gaelic form of Cecilia. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries and is often associated with grace and strength.
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