Shala
girl nameShala entered the US charts in 1947, peaked at #1523 in 1985, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1947–2025
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rank today
#1523
peak (1985)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4764 |
| 1950s | #4965 |
| 1960s | #4471 |
| 1970s | #2092 |
| 1980s | #1755 |
| 1990s | #2424 |
| 2000s | #7002 |
| 2010s | #14109 |
Living bearers
About 2,000 people named Shala are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shala alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shala in 2025?
- Shala is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shala most popular?
- Shala peaked in 1985, reaching #1523 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shala with classmates?
- Shala will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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