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The baby name Shaila is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SHY-lah,SHAY-lah,SHEE-lah,IPA: /ˈʃaɪ.lə/, /ˈʃeɪ.lə/, /ˈʃiː.lə/.

Shaila is Arabic, English, Irish, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: SHY-lah,SHAY-lah,SHEE-lah,IPA: /ˈʃaɪ.lə/, /ˈʃeɪ.lə/, /ˈʃiː.lə/

What is the meaning of the name Shaila ?

The baby name Shaila is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SHY-lah,SHAY-lah,SHEE-lah,IPA: /ˈʃaɪ.lə/, /ˈʃeɪ.lə/, /ˈʃiː.lə/.

Shaila is Arabic, English, Irish, Sanskrit in Origin.

Shaila is a feminine given name of South Asian origin, from Sanskrit śaila (शैल), meaning “mountain” or “rocky.” In modern Indo‑Aryan languages it evokes strength and groundedness, often read as “from the mountains.” It is related to names and epithets such as Shailaja (“daughter of the mountain,” applied to the goddess Parvati), which reinforce its sacred Himalayan aura.

Used across India since the mid‑20th century, Shaila spread with the South Asian diaspora and appears occasionally in English‑speaking countries. Related or Anglicized forms include Shayla, Shyla, Shaela, and Shailah; nicknames include Shai or Shaili. Some bearers also connect it with Gulf Arabic shayla, a woman’s headscarf, which has influenced the separate given name Shayla. Overall the name suggests steadiness, natural beauty, and quiet resilience.

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Shaila – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MV Girls 0 #33 3 2,021
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
BD Girls 0 #129 386 8,413
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
Sweden Girls 2008 #170 2 1,358
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
BD 0 #197 31 5,992
NA Girls 0 #235 3 7,146
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
EC Girls 0 #257 2 3,650
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
QA Girls 0 #305 12 15,378
Canada Girls 2013 #312 5 2,792
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
OM Girls 0 #355 42 15,987
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
MU Girls 0 #357 6 8,539
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
France Girls 2008 #403 4 3,186
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
PH Girls 0 #427 3 13,098
Spain 0 #440 13 2,326
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
KW Girls 0 #472 44 19,177
AE Girls 0 #495 59 20,968
IN Girls 0 #502 130 13,121
CO 0 #508 3 7,768
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
BH 0 #537 17 17,937
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
PS Girls 0 #541 7 10,981
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
SG Girls 0 #567 20 18,916
CR Girls 0 #570 4 11,342
BD Boys 0 #600 6 10,045
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
BO Girls 0 #648 4 9,488
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
KW Boys 0 #800 7 18,755
Spain Girls 0 #814 170 5,561
Germany Girls 0 #829 10 4,949
SA Girls 0 #848 88 25,931
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #896 21 8,487
CL Girls 0 #912 4 14,098
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
NL Girls 0 #928 28 5,933
BR Girls 0 #932 10 12,708
PE Girls 0 #934 10 14,861
MY Girls 0 #948 47 24,821
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
CO Girls 0 #1,004 75 16,140
EG Girls 0 #1,004 6 14,742
IN Boys 0 #1,032 8 16,750
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
MX Girls 0 #1,079 105 17,781
ZA Girls 0 #1,131 11 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,140 4 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,193 7 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,329 118 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,592 23 28,008

Shaila is popular in 57 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
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People also ask about Shaila

Shaila is predominantly a girl's name.
Shaila is a 2 syllable name, pronounced SHY-lah,SHAY-lah,SHEE-lah,IPA: /ˈʃaɪ.lə/, /ˈʃeɪ.lə/, /ˈʃiː.lə/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Shailah, Shailaah, Shayla, Shaylah, Sheila and Sheela.
Across languages, Shaila has these equivalents: Shailaja (Sanskrit, "born of the mountain"), Parvati (Sanskrit, "daughter of the mountain"), Sheila (Irish/English, similar name/sound), Shayla (Arabic/English, similar sound), Montana (English, meaning "mountain").
Yes — Shaila ranked #170 in Sweden in 2008, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Shaila ranks highest in Sweden (#170 in 2008).
Shaila's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #839 in 2014 to #896 in 2024 in United States.