girl's name
Shilpa
SHIL-puh (Hindi)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 597
Shilpa is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2010 it was given to 6 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 1973, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1968.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shilpa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 173 |
| 1980s | 190 |
| 1990s | 157 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 6 |
How Popular Is Shilpa?
In 2010, Shilpa was given to 6 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 Shilpa 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 Shilpa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shilpa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shilpa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shilpa
- Hindi SHIL-puh
Sibling Names for Shilpa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shilpa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shilpa
How popular is the name Shilpa?
In 2010, Shilpa was given to 6 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 Shilpa a girl's or a boy's name?
Shilpa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shilpa?
Shilpa has 2 syllables.
When was Shilpa most popular?
Shilpa peaked in 1973, when 30 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.