Shaila
Every Shaila since 1960 — 3,260 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shaila
Shaila is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,211 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 3,260 American babies have been named Shaila. Its peak came in 2010, when 241 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shaila stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shaila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #5,211 |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,934 |
| 2023 | 29 | #4,727 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,779 |
| 2021 | 30 | #4,592 |
| 2020 | 39 | #3,770 |
| 2019 | 41 | #3,712 |
| 2018 | 45 | #3,488 |
| 2017 | 52 | #3,136 |
| 2016 | 66 | #2,664 |
| 2015 | 73 | #2,497 |
| 2014 | 94 | #2,078 |
| 2013 | 129 | #1,658 |
| 2012 | 173 | #1,358 |
| 2011 | 163 | #1,408 |
| 2010 | 241 | #1,041 |
| 2009 | 144 | #1,570 |
| 2008 | 218 | #1,179 |
| 2007 | 201 | #1,236 |
| 2006 | 133 | #1,612 |
| 2005 | 49 | #3,203 |
| 2004 | 69 | #2,475 |
| 2003 | 65 | #2,518 |
| 2002 | 57 | #2,702 |
| 2001 | 60 | #2,563 |
| 2000 | 72 | #2,209 |
| 1995 | 46 | #2,674 |
| 1990 | 42 | #2,788 |
| 1985 | 26 | #3,393 |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,180 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,792 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,732 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,270 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shaila in 2025?
Shaila ranked #5,211 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shaila?
3,260 babies have been named Shaila in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shaila most popular?
Shaila peaked in 2010, when 241 newborns received the name.
Is Shaila a boy or girl name?
Shaila is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shaila rising or falling?
Shaila is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.