girl's name
Shila
SHEE-luh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,091
Shila is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 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 1980, when 28 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1941.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shila Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 24 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 76 |
| 1970s | 205 |
| 1980s | 239 |
| 1990s | 204 |
| 2000s | 191 |
| 2010s | 106 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Shila?
In 2023, Shila 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 Shila 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 Shila
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shila Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shila over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shila
- Pronunciation SHEE-luh
Sibling Names for Shila
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shila — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shila
How popular is the name Shila?
In 2023, Shila 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 Shila a girl's or a boy's name?
Shila is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shila?
Shila has 2 syllables.
When was Shila most popular?
Shila peaked in 1980, when 28 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.