Shila
girl nameShila entered the US charts in 1941, peaked at #2811 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1941–2025
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rank today
#2811
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4539 |
| 1950s | #5068 |
| 1960s | #4888 |
| 1970s | #3489 |
| 1980s | #3643 |
| 1990s | #5013 |
| 2000s | #6503 |
| 2010s | #10223 |
| 2020s | #15141 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Shila are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shila alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shila in 2025?
- Shila is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shila most popular?
- Shila peaked in 1975, reaching #2811 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shila with classmates?
- Shila will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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