girl's name
Shamaila
shuh-MAY-luh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 56
Shamaila is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1983 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1996, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shamaila Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 4 |
How Popular Is Shamaila?
In 2011, Shamaila was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Shamaila Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shamaila
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shamaila Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shamaila over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shamaila
- Pronunciation shuh-MAY-luh
Sibling Names for Shamaila
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shamaila — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shamaila
How popular is the name Shamaila?
In 2011, Shamaila was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Shamaila a girl's or a boy's name?
Shamaila is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shamaila?
Shamaila has 3 syllables.
When was Shamaila most popular?
Shamaila peaked in 1996, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.