girl's name
Shala
SHAH-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 2,069
Shala is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1991, when 89 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1947.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shala Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 102 |
| 1970s | 469 |
| 1980s | 670 |
| 1990s | 579 |
| 2000s | 193 |
| 2010s | 21 |
How Popular Is Shala?
In 2012, Shala was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Shala Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shala
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shala Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shala over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shala
- English SHAH-luh
Sibling Names for Shala
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shala — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shala
How popular is the name Shala?
In 2012, Shala was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shala a girl's or a boy's name?
Shala is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shala?
Shala has 2 syllables.
When was Shala most popular?
Shala peaked in 1991, when 89 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.