Hidaya vs Shaila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hidaya

Girl #6,064 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift, present (related root)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim East African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,064
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hidi, Daya

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Shaila

Girl #5,948 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain, rocky height"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi Nepali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,948
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shy, Shay

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Popularity Comparison

Hidaya Rank #6,064
Shaila Rank #5,948

Shaila is more popular, ranked #5948 vs #6064 for Hidaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hidaya ___

  • Hidaya Nour
  • Hidaya Amina
  • Hidaya Fatima
  • Hidaya Mariam
  • Hidaya Rahma
  • Hidaya Salma

Shaila ___

  • Shaila Priya
  • Shaila Ananya
  • Shaila Devi
  • Shaila Noor
  • Shaila Maya
  • Shaila Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hidaya

Nour Aisha Zainab Tariq Bilal

If you choose Shaila

Priya Ananya Meera Arjun Rohan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hidaya or Shaila more popular?

Shaila is more popular, ranked #5948 compared to Hidaya at #6064 in the United States.

What do Hidaya and Shaila mean?

Hidaya means "gift, present (related root)" (Arabic origin). Shaila means "mountain, rocky height" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Hidaya and Shaila boy or girl names?

Hidaya is primarily a girl name. Shaila is primarily a girl name.

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