NAME PROFILE
Barret
Derived from the Irish name Síle, a Gaelic form of Cecilia, meaning 'blind' or 'heavenly.' In a more modern context, Shaylah describes a spirited and intuitive individual who possesses a natural grace and a creative outlook on life.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,389 |
| Gender | Male (8% / 92%) |
| Peak year | 1990 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1975 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 42%TX — 42%MO — 5%LA — 5%OH — 5%
Notable People
Shayla Beesley (Actress, 'Perkins' 14') · Shayla Worley (Artistic Gymnast, World Champion Gold Medalist) · Shayla Rivera (Aerospace Engineer and Comedian) · Shayla Lawson (Poet and Author, 'This Is Major') · Shayla Love (Science Journalist and Writer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ShayShay-ShayLala
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