Shilah
Every Shilah since 1974 — 917 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shilah
Shilah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,085 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 917 American babies have been named Shilah. Its peak came in 2007, when 64 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Shilah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shilah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #6,085 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,876 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,907 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,387 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,926 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,346 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,652 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,714 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,718 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,740 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,273 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,432 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,458 |
| 2012 | 26 | #5,383 |
| 2011 | 31 | #4,666 |
| 2010 | 41 | #3,806 |
| 2009 | 50 | #3,352 |
| 2008 | 57 | #3,051 |
| 2007 | 64 | #2,853 |
| 2006 | 34 | #4,350 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,266 |
| 2004 | 17 | #7,039 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,531 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,353 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,584 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,670 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,660 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,800 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,403 |
| 1980 | 17 | #4,486 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shilah in 2025?
Shilah ranked #6,085 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shilah?
917 babies have been named Shilah in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shilah most popular?
Shilah peaked in 2007, when 64 newborns received the name.
Is Shilah a boy or girl name?
Shilah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shilah rising or falling?
Shilah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.