UK girl's name
Shaylee
A feminine name of uncertain meaning, possibly a blend of Shannon and Leigh.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shaylee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shaylee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4686, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 9 births.
This profile covers 95 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1998 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 44% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 94 living people in the UK are called Shaylee. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shaylee ranked #4686 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 9 girls were registered as Shaylee.
- • About 94 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shaylee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4686
2019
Births in 2019
4
Latest year
Peak year
2004
9 births
Estimated living
94
2026
Meaning
What does Shaylee mean?
The name Shaylee is a modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century as a feminine variant of the name Shay. It does not have a definitive origin or deep historical roots in any particular language or culture.
Shay itself is a shortened form of the Irish surname Shaughnessy, which is an anglicized version of the Irish Gaelic Ó Seachnasaigh, meaning "descendant of Seachnasach." Seachnasach is a personal name derived from the word seachnón, meaning "journey" or "wanderer." The name Shaughnessy was first recorded in County Limerick, Ireland, in the late 16th century.
While the name Shaylee does not have a long history, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name. One of the earliest recorded instances is Shaylee Duffield, an American actress born in 1985, known for her roles in films and television shows such as "The Parent Trap" and "Boston Public."
Another notable Shaylee is Shaylee Chrisholm, a Canadian actress born in 1998, who has appeared in various television series and films, including "The Strain" and "The Bravest Knight."
In the world of sports, Shaylee Dunavin is an American professional soccer player who has played for various teams in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States Women's National Soccer Team.
Shaylee Gonzales is an American singer and actress, best known for her role as Rebecca in the Broadway revival of "Bye Bye Birdie" in 2009.
Lastly, Shaylee Mickelsen is an American singer and YouTuber, who rose to prominence through her cover songs and original music on her YouTube channel.
While the name Shaylee may not have a rich historical past, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Its modern appeal and unique spelling have contributed to its growing use as a given name for baby girls.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shaylee over time
The chart below shows babies named Shaylee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shaylee, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2019, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shaylee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shaylee was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4501 | 40 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3095 | 51 | 9 |
| 1990s | #3142 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Shaylee
- Sophie 103,803
- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Shaylee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shaylee in the UK right now?
In 2019, Shaylee was ranked #4686 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Shaylee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 9 babies registered as Shaylee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shaylee?
A feminine name of uncertain meaning, possibly a blend of Shannon and Leigh.
How many people are called Shaylee in the UK?
A total of 95 babies have been registered as Shaylee across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.