Shaila Name Popularity and Statistics
Shaila is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Shaila?
Shaila is spelled S-H-A-I-L-A. The name has 6 letters.
Shaila Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,099
Recorded Births25
- Girls usage rose 700 places to #5,099 and recorded 4 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Shaila Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 25 | #5,099 |
| 2024 | Girls | 21 | #5,799 |
| 2023 | Girls | 29 | #4,655 |
| 2022 | Girls | 29 | #4,671 |
| 2021 | Girls | 30 | #4,507 |
| 2020 | Girls | 39 | #3,735 |
| 2019 | Girls | 41 | #3,665 |
| 2018 | Girls | 45 | #3,438 |
| 2017 | Girls | 52 | #3,091 |
| 2016 | Girls | 66 | #2,643 |
| 2015 | Girls | 73 | #2,471 |
| 2014 | Girls | 94 | #2,071 |
| 2013 | Girls | 129 | #1,646 |
| 2012 | Girls | 173 | #1,351 |
| 2011 | Girls | 163 | #1,402 |
| 2010 | Girls | 241 | #1,035 |
| 2009 | Girls | 144 | #1,561 |
| 2008 | Girls | 218 | #1,178 |
| 2007 | Girls | 201 | #1,233 |
| 2006 | Girls | 133 | #1,608 |
| 2005 | Girls | 49 | #3,170 |
| 2004 | Girls | 69 | #2,446 |
| 2003 | Girls | 65 | #2,497 |
| 2002 | Girls | 57 | #2,673 |
When Was Shaila Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2010 · Girls
241 recorded births
National rank #1,035
2008 · Girls
218 recorded births
National rank #1,178
2007 · Girls
201 recorded births
National rank #1,233
2012 · Girls
173 recorded births
National rank #1,351
Where Shaila Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #3,095 | 5 |