The spelling of the name "Shaela" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first two letters, "sh", represent the sh sound /ʃ/, followed by the long vowel sound /eɪ/ represented by "ae". The last two letters, "la", represent the sound /l/ and the short vowel sound /ɑ/. When pronounced, the name is pronounced as /ʃeɪlɑ/. This spelling of the name is unique and may be challenging for some to pronounce correctly.
The name "Shaela" does not have a widely known or documented etymology. It appears to be a variant spelling of the name "Sheila", which originated as an anglicized form of the Irish name Síle. "Síle" is derived from the Old Irish name Síthmaith, meaning "peaceful" or "good". However, "Shaela" itself does not have a specific etymology associated with it and is likely a modern variation or creative spelling of existing names.