Shamila

Meaning of Shamila

Shamila is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has its origins in Arabic, where it means "beautiful" or "charming." The name carries with it an air of elegance and grace. In Arabic, Shamila is pronounced as sha-MEE-lah (/ʃaˈmiːla/), while in English it is pronounced as shuh-MEE-luh (/ʃəˈmiːlə/). Variations of the name include Shamela and Shamyla.

While not extremely popular, Shamila has been steadily used as a name for newborn girls in the United States. In recent years, it has ranked around the 16,000 to 17,000 mark in terms of popularity. However, popularity should not deter parents who are seeking a unique and meaningful name for their daughter. Shamila exudes beauty and charm, making it a wonderful choice for any little girl.

Pronunciation

Arabic

  • Pronunced as sha-MEE-lah (/ʃaˈmiːla/)

English

  • Pronunced as shuh-MEE-luh (/ʃəˈmiːlə/)

U.S. Popularity Chart

Notable People Named Shamila

Shamila N. Chaudhary -
Shamila Kohestani -
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