Shayla is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #685 in 2001 with 37 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2010 with 66 births ranking #593. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 516.7%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 7,243 girls born was named Shayla. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.