Shirla
Shirla is a girl baby name. Ranked #66,869 in the US, popular nicknames include Shi, Shy, and Shiie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shirla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 76 babies have been named Shirla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shirla is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,869 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,869
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Shirla
Shirla is a girl name .
Shirla is currently ranked #66,869 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shirla include Shi, Shy, Shiie, and Shirie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shirla include Shirley, Shira . 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