girl's name
Sharmila
shar-MEE-luh (Hindi)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 279
Sharmila is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1998 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 1977, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1967.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sharmila Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 109 |
| 1980s | 44 |
| 1990s | 17 |
How Popular Is Sharmila?
In 1998, Sharmila 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 Sharmila 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 Sharmila
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sharmila Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sharmila over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sharmila
- Hindi shar-MEE-luh
Sibling Names for Sharmila
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sharmila — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sharmila
How popular is the name Sharmila?
In 1998, Sharmila 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 Sharmila a girl's or a boy's name?
Sharmila is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sharmila?
Sharmila has 3 syllables.
When was Sharmila most popular?
Sharmila peaked in 1977, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.