Shamila
girl nameShamila entered the US charts in 1978, peaked at #5459 in 1986, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1978–2025
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rank today
#5459
peak (1986)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7481 |
| 1980s | #8967 |
| 1990s | #11315 |
| 2000s | #11314 |
| 2010s | #15979 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Shamila are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shamila alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shamila in 2025?
- Shamila is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shamila most popular?
- Shamila peaked in 1986, reaching #5459 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shamila with classmates?
- Shamila will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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