Shaila
Meaning of Shaila
Shaila, pronounced SHAY-luh, is a feminine given name whose dual heritage encapsulates both Indo-European and Romance lineages: in Sanskrit (śailā) it denotes “mountain” or “rock,” conjuring notions of elemental stability; in its Anglicized form, derived from the Irish Gaelic Síle (Sheila)—itself a descendant of the Latin Caecilia—it resonates with classical refinement. Adopted across Latin America and the English-speaking world, Shaila has, since the late twentieth century, offered parents an alternative to more ubiquitous appellations by marrying geographic symbolism with historical depth. Although its apex in the United States occurred around 2010—when over 240 newborn girls received the name and it climbed to approximately 713th in popularity—it has since settled into rarity, with fewer than thirty annual occurrences and a position near 929th in 2024, a testament to its understated yet scholarly allure.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SHAY-luh (/ʃeɪlə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Shaila
| Shaila Abdullah - |
| Shaila Dúrcal - |
