girl's name
Shamila
shuh-MEE-luh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 270
Shamila is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 5 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 2001, when 18 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1978.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shamila Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 16 |
How Popular Is Shamila?
In 2016, Shamila was given to 5 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 Shamila 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 Shamila
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shamila Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shamila over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shamila
- Pronunciation shuh-MEE-luh
Sibling Names for Shamila
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shamila — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shamila
How popular is the name Shamila?
In 2016, Shamila was given to 5 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 Shamila a girl's or a boy's name?
Shamila is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shamila?
Shamila has 3 syllables.
When was Shamila most popular?
Shamila peaked in 2001, when 18 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.