What origin is the name Shaileja?

Shaileja comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Shaileja?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Shaileja — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

Shaileja

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shaileja

Shaileja

Girl

Indian

3 syllables

Shaileja is an Indian girl's name meaning "A river, Daughter of mountains, Name of Goddess Parvati".

With Indian roots, Shaileja is a girl name that means "A river, Daughter of mountains, Name of Goddess Parvati". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

A river, Daughter of mountains, Name of Goddess Parvati

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Shaileja

What does Shaileja mean?

Shaileja is a girl name of Indian origin meaning "A river, Daughter of mountains, Name of Goddess Parvati".

How popular is Shaileja?

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Brother names that go with Shaileja

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

The starting sound of Shaileja has no entry in the traditional nakshatra syllable chart, so families usually choose it freely rather than by rashi. Its Chaldean name number is 2.