Shamila Name Popularity and Statistics
Shamila 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 Shamila?
Shamila is spelled S-H-A-M-I-L-A. The name has 7 letters.
Shamila Popularity in 2016
Rank#16,215
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage rose 549 places to #16,215 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2011.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Shamila Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1978 through 2016. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2011 | Girls | 5 | #16,764 |
| 2010 | Girls | 6 | #14,959 |
| 2007 | Girls | 7 | #13,924 |
| 2003 | Girls | 5 | #15,784 |
| 2002 | Girls | 10 | #9,482 |
| 2001 | Girls | 18 | #6,067 |
| 1997 | Girls | 5 | #13,724 |
| 1994 | Girls | 7 | #10,569 |
| 1993 | Girls | 8 | #9,559 |
| 1990 | Girls | 6 | #11,409 |
| 1988 | Girls | 5 | #11,798 |
| 1986 | Girls | 13 | #5,459 |
| 1984 | Girls | 7 | #8,153 |
| 1983 | Girls | 6 | #9,015 |
| 1981 | Girls | 5 | #10,411 |
| 1979 | Girls | 8 | #7,313 |
| 1978 | Girls | 7 | #7,649 |
When Was Shamila 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.
2001 · Girls
18 recorded births
National rank #6,067
1986 · Girls
13 recorded births
National rank #5,459
2002 · Girls
10 recorded births
National rank #9,482
1993 · Girls
8 recorded births
National rank #9,559
Where Shamila Ranked Highest in 2001
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 | #3,233 | 5 |