US Popularity:19480
Origin:Gaelic
Meaning:From the fairy palace; Blind
Shailyn is a feminine name of Gaelic origin with the magical meaning of “from the fairy palace.” It is a variant of the name Shayla which has the same meaning, or Sheila, which means “blind.” Fairies are very prominent creatures in Celtic mythology, where they’re called Tuatha Dé Danann and are thought to come from the sky. In Ireland, circular earth mounds are often referred to as fairy rings and are believed to be made by mythical creatures that might trap or curse anyone who goes inside. Other folklore stories say they bring good luck and are a sign of an underground fairy village. Rest assured, with your little Shailyn around, good things are bound to happen.

Shailyn Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Shailyn is currently #19480 in U.S. births
Girl:Shailyn is currently #11004 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#19480
in 2022
- 2918
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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