NAME PROFILE

Shila

Derived from the Sanskrit word for 'character' or 'virtue', Shila signifies high moral conduct and inner strength. It portrays a personality that is grounded, reliable, and deeply principled, like a solid rock that provides stability to those around them.

Key Stats

Total births1,080
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1978
Peak generationGen X
First recorded1971
Most recent1995
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

Shila Amzah (Singer, Patah Seribu) · Shila Ommi (Actress, Tehran) · Shila Ghosh (Social Activist, Kolkata street advocate) · Shila Valenti (Professional Athlete, Italian basketball league) · Shila Iqbal (Actress, Emmerdale)

Nicknames & Diminutives

ShiShiliLala

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