Gender: Female
Origin: English
Meaning: From the Ledge Meadow, Clearing on a Bank
Pronunciation: SH EH L IY
Popularity Rank: #4,250
The name Shelley is of English origin and means From the Ledge Meadow, Clearing on a Bank. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Shelley is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and 65 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH EH L IY
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Shelley is recorded 14,137 times globally, ranking it as the 4,250th most common name worldwide.
Shelley is most prevalent in United States of America, with 5,859 occurrences, making it the 833th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Shelley is found among 1 in every 130 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #833 | 1 : 309 |
| United Kingdom | #423 | 1 : 130 |
| Canada | #330 | 1 : 214 |
| South Africa | #2,622 | 1 : 3,448 |
| Netherlands | #2,295 | 1 : 1,494 |
| Israel | #3,238 | 1 : 2,012 |
| Ireland | #1,041 | 1 : 699 |
| Hong Kong | #2,192 | 1 : 3,449 |
| China | #605 | 1 : 1,267 |
| Palestine | #3,861 | 1 : 3,046 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shelley from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 24, 2024 09:31 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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I love the English meaning however, I was really touched to learn the earlier Hebrew meaning - "My own; mine". I was conceived in a rape, and my mother chose to keep me, yet an inner lie pesisted - I "shouldn't exist". My inner healing moment was when the Holy Spirit of Yehovah spoke to me - "You are the beauty that I chose to make of their ashes. I dreamed you up for my delight. Though others may not realize it, I need you here. You belong." That was the day that I was truly born &; > WONDERFUL NAME!