Shala
Shala is a girl baby name. Ranked #36,593 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Shala is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Shala often also consider Christiane, Deni, Raenelle .
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Historical Record
Shala first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 2,055 babies have been named Shala in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shala is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,593 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,593
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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About the Name Shala
Shala is a girl name .
Shala is currently ranked #36,593 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shala include Sha, Shy, and Shaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shala include Shalom . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis