Shaila
Shaila is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Daughter of the mountain, mountain-born, or rock.
Origin and history
Shaila is a female name with roots in Sanskrit, meaning 'daughter of the mountain', which is an epithet for the Hindu goddess Parvati. It also occurs as a variant spelling of the Irish name Sheila. In the United States, it is a moderately used name with a soft, contemporary sound.
Popularity in the United States
3,260 babies in the United States have been named Shaila since 1880. It ranks #3115 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1928.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43.2 %)
- TX (22.6 %)
- NY (8.1 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
- IL (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 42 |
| 1970-1980 | 124 |
| 1980-1990 | 231 |
| 1990-2000 | 545 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,068 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,077 |
| 2020-2029 | 173 |
Famous people named Shaila
- Shaila Dube: Artist, Designer
Fun facts
- Shaila is closely linked to Shailaputri, the first form of Goddess Durga worshiped during Navratri.
- In Western contexts, Shaila sometimes serves as an alternative phonetic spelling for Sheila.