Shailene

Shailene is a modern American name derived from the combination of Shay and -lene, meaning "from the fairy palace" or "heavenly." Those named Shailene are often described as creative, independent, and compassionate.

- 33% this year
Feminine
Rare
Updated: May 16, 2025
Updated: May 16, 2025
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How Popular Is The Name Shailene

Baby Name Origin and Meaning

Shailene is a modern name of American origin. It is thought to be a combination of the name Shay and the suffix -lene, thus meaning "from the fairy palace" or "heavenly." People with the name Shailene are believed to be creative, independent, and compassionate individuals who possess a strong sense of intuition and spirituality.

Gender: Female

Origin: United States

Syllables: 2

Pronunciation: The name Shailene is pronounced "SHAY-leen"

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