Shaila

Girl name

Shaila has been given to 3,260 babies in the U.S. since 1960. It peaked in 2010. In 2025, about 1 in 64,291 girls was named Shaila.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,260

Peak year

2010 (241 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1960

10-year trend

▼ -66%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Shaila — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Sheilagirl

239,422 babies since 1907

Shaylagirl

30,950 babies since 1950

Shainagirl

12,010 babies since 1968

Sharlagirl

6,444 babies since 1932

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Kierstingirl

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Lakyngirl

3,247 babies since 1985

Kenzigirl

3,246 babies since 1982

Aniahgirl

3,276 babies since 1994

Rylynngirl

3,243 babies since 1996

FAQ

How popular is the name Shaila?

Shaila has been given to 3,260 babies in the U.S. since 1960. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shaila peak?

Shaila peaked in 2010, when 241 babies were given the name.

Is Shaila a girl or boy name?

Shaila is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shaila are girls).

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