Shayla

Meaning of Shayla

From the Gaelic name "Síle", meaning "blind". It is also considered an Americanized version of Sheila.

Shayla has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Shayla

After ranking as high as #297 in 2001, Shayla has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Shayla

• Shayla Rivera
  Comedian, speaker, engineer
• Shayla Worley
  American artistic gymnast
• Shayla Beesley
  American actress, model
• Shayla Lawson
  American poet, writer
• Shayla LaVeaux
  Adult film actress

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Questions about the name Shayla

What does the name Shayla mean?

Shayla means from the gaelic name "síle", meaning "blind". it is also considered an americanized version of sheila, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Shayla a boy's or a girl's name?

Shayla is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Shayla?

Shayla did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Shayla most popular?

Shayla peaked at #297 in 2001.