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The baby name Shahla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SHAH-lah (approx. /ˈʃɑːlə/).

Shahla is Arabic, Persian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Arabic, Persian
Pronunciation: SHAH-lah (approx. /ˈʃɑːlə/)

What is the meaning of the name Shahla ?

The baby name Shahla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SHAH-lah (approx. /ˈʃɑːlə/).

Shahla is Arabic, Persian in Origin.

Shahla is a feminine name of Persian and Arabic heritage, written شهلا in Persian and شهلاء (shahlaa) in Arabic. It derives from the root sh-h-l (shuhl), a classical term for eyes suffused with a bluish or hazel tint; in Persian and Urdu poetry, chashm-e shahla evokes languid, wine-dark, captivating eyes. The name thus conveys "hazel/dark-eyed," "blue-tinged eyes," and, by extension, an alluring gaze and gentle charm.

As a given name it spread across the Persianate and Arabic-speaking worlds and into South Asia and the Caucasus, appearing in ghazals and love lyrics before gaining steady, modern use in the 20th century. Regional forms include Shehla (Urdu), Shahlaa or Shahlah (transliterations signaling the long vowel), Şəhla (Azerbaijani), and Shahlo/Shakhlo (Tajik/Uzbek). Usage remains familiar from Iran to Pakistan and Azerbaijan, balancing traditional poetic imagery with a straightforward, graceful sound.

Shahla has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Shahla

Shahla Riahi Actor · Born 1927 · Iran Shahla Riahi was a prominent Iranian actress and film director, best known for her role in the film 'The Night of the Hunchback'. She was one of the first women to direct a film in Iran, making a significant impact on the country's cinema.

Shahla – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
TM Girls 0 #32 4 574
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
AZ Girls 0 #63 12 1,051
AF 0 #75 2 1,883
AF Girls 0 #76 19 2,402
IQ Girls 0 #95 894 11,303
IQ 0 #101 29 3,533
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
IR Girls 0 #157 679 8,334
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
IR 0 #220 10 4,221
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
DK Girls 0 #294 23 7,429
QA Girls 0 #298 19 15,378
JO Girls 0 #300 26 7,570
SA 0 #308 5 10,560
SD Girls 0 #313 33 7,678
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
OM Girls 0 #351 46 15,987
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
BD Girls 0 #400 7 8,413
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
AE Girls 0 #480 74 20,968
KW Girls 0 #490 26 19,177
PS Girls 0 #509 15 10,981
BH 0 #519 35 17,937
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
IR Boys 0 #536 17 10,162
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
SY 0 #577 154 11,684
IL Girls 0 #601 17 11,648
IQ Boys 0 #608 60 13,071
IN Girls 0 #614 18 13,121
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
LB 0 #685 6 13,263
Finland Girls 2026 #705 34 3,895
SA Girls 0 #761 175 25,931
Germany Girls 0 #772 67 4,949
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
NL Girls 0 #903 53 5,933
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
United States Girls 2009 #928 6 9,986
EG Girls 0 #949 11 14,742
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
MY Girls 0 #1,069 4 24,821
TR 0 #1,134 78 19,440
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
DZ 0 #1,228 7 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,233 4 25,928
IT Girls 0 #1,432 15 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,689 3 28,008

Shahla is popular in 51 countries — most recent births per country:

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AF
AZ
BD
BH

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People also ask about Shahla

Shahla is predominantly a girl's name.
Shahla is a 2 syllable name, pronounced SHAH-lah (approx. /ˈʃɑːlə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Shehla, Shahlaa, Shaahla and Shala.
Across languages, Shahla has these equivalents: Shehla (Urdu variant), Melanie (Greek, 'dark'), Kali (Sanskrit, 'black'), Kara (Turkish, 'black').
Somewhat — Shahla ranked #705 in Finland in 2026, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries, placing it just outside the most common names.
Shahla ranks highest in Finland (#705 in 2026).
Yes — 1 notable people named Shahla are in our database, including Shahla Riahi (Actor).