Shila Name Popularity and Statistics
Shila 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 Shila?
Shila is spelled S-H-I-L-A. The name has 5 letters.
Shila Popularity in 2023
Rank#15,194
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage fell 106 places to #15,194 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2020.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Shila Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1997 through 2023. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Girls | 5 | #15,194 |
| 2020 | Girls | 5 | #15,088 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6 | #13,799 |
| 2018 | Girls | 7 | #12,464 |
| 2016 | Girls | 7 | #12,876 |
| 2015 | Girls | 7 | #13,006 |
| 2014 | Girls | 10 | #10,129 |
| 2013 | Girls | 12 | #9,036 |
| 2012 | Girls | 15 | #7,804 |
| 2011 | Girls | 15 | #7,783 |
| 2010 | Girls | 27 | #5,108 |
| 2009 | Girls | 19 | #6,811 |
| 2008 | Girls | 27 | #5,279 |
| 2007 | Girls | 25 | #5,526 |
| 2006 | Girls | 25 | #5,383 |
| 2005 | Girls | 17 | #6,820 |
| 2004 | Girls | 18 | #6,489 |
| 2003 | Girls | 13 | #7,998 |
| 2002 | Girls | 12 | #8,280 |
| 2001 | Girls | 15 | #6,956 |
| 2000 | Girls | 20 | #5,491 |
| 1999 | Girls | 28 | #4,088 |
| 1998 | Girls | 25 | #4,366 |
| 1997 | Girls | 23 | #4,508 |
When Was Shila 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.
1999 · Girls
28 recorded births
National rank #4,088
1984 · Girls
28 recorded births
National rank #3,069
1982 · Girls
28 recorded births
National rank #3,093
1981 · Girls
28 recorded births
National rank #3,066
Where Shila Ranked Highest in 1995
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 | #2,741 | 6 |