How Many People Are Named Shahla?

Complete statistics for the name Shahla: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Shahla
Very Rare
Arabic

Shahla means 'queen' in Arabic, making it a regal choice. Only 1 in 3,457,875 Americans share this rare female name, with just 95 living bearers today. The name peaked in popularity back in 1981 with 11 births.

~95
Living in US
1 in 3,457,875
Americans
1981
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Queen
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Regal Dignified Strong
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are seen as natural leaders and visionaries.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

211,867
Worldwide Bearers
#4,929
Global Rank
🇮🇷 Iran
153,861
🇮🇶 Iraq
20,659
🇵🇰 Pakistan
13,333
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
9,859
🇮🇳 India
2,435
🇺🇸 United States
2,398
🇸🇩 Sudan
1,983
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,748
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,191
🇯🇴 Jordan
901

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
95 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 43
6
Would be under 30 (6%)
93
Would be 30–60 (94%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 99 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1981

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
55
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
67
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Shahla Through the Generations

Shahla has been a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1981, when 11 babies were given this name. Today, there are 95 people named Shahla living in the country, with most born around the early 1980s. The age distribution shows a slight skew towards those aged 30-60, indicating a generation that embraced this name during its brief moment of popularity.

⭐ Famous People Named Shahla

Shahla is a feminine given name used throughout the Muslim world.…

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✨ Similar Names to Shahla

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shahla's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Shahla

How Many People Have the Name Shahla?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 95 people in the United States currently share the name Shahla. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,457,875 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shahla a Common or Rare Name?

Shahla is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Shahla Mean?

Shahla means "queen" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Shahla in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Shahla Most Popular?

The name Shahla reached peak popularity in 1981, with 11 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Shahla?

Approximately 95 people named Shahla live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 99. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,457,875 Americans.

Is Shahla a rare name?

Shahla is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,457,875 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shahla mean?

Shahla means "queen" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Shahla more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shahla are male and 100% are female.

When was Shahla most popular?

Shahla peaked in 1981 with 11 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US95
All-Time Births99
1 in X1 in 3,457,875
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age43
Peak Year1981
World Rank#4,929
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.