Shaylan is an unusual and attractive given name of unknown origin, believed to have been created during the late 20th century. It has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States. The name Shaylan does not appear to be derived from any established language or culture, nor is it associated with any specific historical figures or literary characters. Instead, it seems to have been invented as a unique and distinctive name for girls. The phonetic pronunciation of Shaylan is /ʃaɪlæn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), which can be approximated as "shy-lan." However, there is no universally agreed-upon pronunciation, and individuals may choose to pronounce it differently based on personal preference or regional accent. Despite its unknown origins, Shaylan has been embraced by some parents looking for a distinctive name for their daughters, contributing to its limited but growing presence in modern naming trends.
Shaylan experienced a rise in popularity between 1993 and 2005 with peaks of 7 births each year. However, from 2008 onwards, the number of births has remained relatively stable at around 5 per year, except for a spike to 9 in 2012. Overall, there have been a total of 60 births since 1993.