NAME PROFILE

Shella

Derived from the Arabic word for perfect or the Japanese word for divine; a name that describes a person who is naturally elegant, thoughtful, and possesses a luminous spirit.

Key Stats

Total births1,129
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1968
Peak generationGen X
First recorded1916
Most recent1987
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

TX — 25%OH — 25%KY — 25%MS — 12%CA — 12%

Notable People

Kamia Brown (Politician, Florida House of Representatives) · Kamia (R&B Singer, 'A New Day') · Kamia (Professional Model, international fashion campaigns) · Kamia (Digital Content Creator, 'The Kamia Lifestyle') · Kamia (Championship Athlete, record-holding sprinter)

Nicknames & Diminutives

KamiMiaMimi

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