Shyla
Shyla is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Daughter of the mountain; rock or stone.
Origin and history
Shyla is a feminine name with roots in Sanskrit, where it is associated with the goddess Parvati and translates to daughter of the mountain. It gained usage in the United States during the late 20th century as a modern phonetic variation of Sheila or a unique given name. Recent social security data reflects moderate, steady usage for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
8,026 babies in the United States have been named Shyla since 1880. It ranks #1866 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1382.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.9 %)
- TX (8.6 %)
- FL (8.5 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
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 | 19 |
| 1950-1960 | 39 |
| 1960-1970 | 86 |
| 1970-1980 | 435 |
| 1980-1990 | 860 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,533 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,581 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,734 |
| 2020-2029 | 739 |
Famous people named Shyla
- Shyla Stylez: Actress
Fun facts
- The name is closely tied to Shailaputri, the first form of the goddess Durga worshipped during Navratri.
- It gained traction alongside popular late-20th-century name trends ending in the soft 'la' sound.