Total births
112
Girls' name · since 1981
Shalay
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 112 babies named Shalay, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 112
- total births
- 1981–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
Shalay is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 112 have been recorded since 1981.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shalay has been recorded 112 times among girls since 1981, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2007.
- 112 total births
- 1981–2007 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
112 girls have been named Shalay since 1981, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2007.
- 112
- total births
- 1981–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Shalay was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
11 babies were named Shalay in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Shalay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Shalay's full recorded timeline at 1994, 39% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 61% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1994, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1992 peak of 11 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Shalay at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Shalay popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2007
- Peak year (1992)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Shalay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shalay's strongest decade.
59 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Shalay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
30 births
- 1990s
1990s
59 births
- 2000s 23
2000s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 59 births (53% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shalay? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 112 babies named Shalay. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 11 births.
When was Shalay most popular? ▼
Shalay was most popular in the 1990s decade with 59 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
How long has the name Shalay been used? ▼
Records for Shalay go back to 1981, giving 27 years of history through 2007.
What names are similar to Shalay? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sharon, Shannon, Shawna, Shari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shalay's data
- Shalay's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (59 total births) through the 2000s (23) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Shalay
Nearby Names Like Shalay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shalay
Sharon Girl
#1224 723,024 births
Shannon Girl
#1874 295,782 births
Shawna Girl
#6004 45,531 births
Shari Girl
#13636 40,927 births
Shawn Girl
#7307 33,055 births
Compare Shalay side by side: Shalay vs Sharon Shalay vs Shannon Shalay vs Shawna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1981–2007 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shalay: Baby Name Since 1981 - 112 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shalay. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shalay draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.