Total births
3,260
Girls' name · since 1960
Shaila
Since 1960, U.S. Social Security records show 3,260 babies named Shaila, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5840
- among girls today
- 3,260
- born since 1960
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other girls
3,260 babies have been named Shaila since 1960, making it today's #5840 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shaila has been recorded 3,260 times among girls since 1960, currently ranked #5840 nationally and more common than 67% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1960 to 2025.
- #5840 among girls today
- 3,260 born since 1960
- 2010s peak decade
- 67% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Shaila is currently the #5840 girls' name in America, more common than 67% of girls - 3,260 born since 1960, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5840
- among girls today
- 3,260
- born since 1960
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other girls
Shaila vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5840
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 67% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Shaila was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
241 babies were named Shaila in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Shaila compares
3,260 Top 17% higher than 83% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Shaila's all-time total is 9x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Shaila | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,260 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 241 | 48 | 19,840 |
Shaila's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shaila splits its recorded history at 1995: 80% of all births land in the more recent half, 20% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1964 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2010 peak of 241 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shaila at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#5,840
Active since
1960
Shaila popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 241
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Shaila by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Shaila's strongest decade.
1,077 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Shaila births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 42
1960s
42 births
- 1970s 124
1970s
124 births
- 1980s 231
1980s
231 births
- 1990s
1990s
545 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,068 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,077 births
- 2020s 173
2020s
173 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,077 births (33% of all-time use).
How Shaila compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Shaila's total volume
Shaila vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shaila by state
Where Shaila concentrates geographically, total births since 1960
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 648 | 19.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 339 | 10.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 121 | 3.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 104 | 3.2% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 61 | 1.9% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 54 | 1.7% |
| #7 | Arizona | | 34 | 1.0% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 26 | 0.8% |
California share of Shaila's total US births 19.9%
Even split
648 of 3,260 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 20 reporting states.
Shaila appears in 20 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shaila? ▼
3,260 babies have been named Shaila since 1960. It currently ranks #5840 among girls. The peak year was 2010 with 241 births.
When was Shaila most popular? ▼
Shaila was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,077 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Shaila most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shaila are California (648 births), Texas (339 births), New York (121 births).
How long has the name Shaila been used? ▼
Records for Shaila go back to 1960, giving 66 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Shaila? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sharon, Shannon, Shawna, Shari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shaila's data
- Shaila's decade-level peak was the 2010s (1,077 total births); usage has since declined to 173 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Shailas (648 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Shaila
Nearby Names Like Shaila
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shaila
Sharon Girl
#1224 723,024 births
Shannon Girl
#1874 295,782 births
Shawna Girl
#6004 45,531 births
Shari Girl
#13636 40,927 births
Shawn Girl
#7307 33,055 births
Compare Shaila side by side: Shaila vs Sharon Shaila vs Shannon Shaila vs Shawna
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Shaila
Kalyn #5839
7,412 births · Peak 1993
Aime #5841
1,850 births · Peak 1994
September #5838
2,203 births · Peak 1980
Keller #5842
470 births · Peak 2014
Mischa #5837
1,693 births · Peak 2008
Jacinda #5843
4,252 births · Peak 1996
Ariane #5836
3,777 births · Peak 1978
Chantelle #5844
6,682 births · Peak 1989
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1960–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shaila: #5840 Girls' Name - 3,260 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shaila. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shaila draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.