boy's name
Shamil
shah-MEEL
- Origin Russian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 153
Shamil is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1999 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Shamil is a name of Russian origin.
- Peaked in France in 2000, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2000.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shamil Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 30 |
How Popular Is Shamil?
In 2025, Shamil was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Shamil Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shamil
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shamil Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shamil over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shamil
- Pronunciation shah-MEEL
Sibling Names for Shamil
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shamil — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shamil
How popular is the name Shamil?
In 2025, Shamil was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Shamil a girl's or a boy's name?
Shamil is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shamil?
Shamil has 2 syllables.
When was Shamil most popular?
Shamil peaked in 2000, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Shamil a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Shamil currently ranks #6,561 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.