The baby name Shanila is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced sha-NEE-lah (shə-NEE-lə).
Shanila is Urdu in Origin.
The baby name Shanila is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced sha-NEE-lah (shə-NEE-lə).
Shanila is Urdu in Origin.
Shanila is a feminine given name used primarily in Urdu- and Arabic-influenced contexts, especially in Pakistan, India, and the wider Muslim diaspora. It is commonly analyzed as deriving from Arabic shā’n (شأن), meaning “rank, dignity, eminence, splendor,” paired with a South Asian feminine name ending (-eela/-ila). As a result, Shanila carries senses such as “one of dignity,” “splendid,” or “graceful in status.” It does not have a specific Qur’anic origin but draws on respected Arabic vocabulary, appealing to families seeking a modern yet culturally grounded choice.
The name rose in visibility in the late 20th century through South Asian usage and media. Variants and spellings include Shaneela, Shanela, Shanilla, and less commonly Shanyla or Shaniyla; diminutives such as Shani and Nila also occur. Related names by meaning or sound include Shaan (male, “prestige”) and Shani (varied origins). Common pronunciations are sha-NEE-la or sha-NEE-lah.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| BD | 0 | #239 | 3 | 5,992 | |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #386 | 11 | 15,987 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #400 | 7 | 8,413 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| BH | 0 | #585 | 3 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #592 | 6 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| United States | Girls | 2010 | #918 | 5 | 9,789 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #921 | 15 | 25,931 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,130 | 12 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Shanila is popular in 20 countries — most recent births per country:
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