How Many People Are Named Shakila?

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

Shakila
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Shakila, a very rare female name, is held by just 524 people in the US today, making up 1 in 629,907 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1992 with 75 births, showing a stable trend since then.

~524
Living in US
1 in 629,907
Americans
1992
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

426,873
Worldwide Bearers
#2,396
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
180,178
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
106,309
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
78,549
🇹🇿 Tanzania
22,213
🇵🇰 Pakistan
21,638
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
6,081
🇴🇲 Oman
1,894
🇮🇷 Iran
1,722
🇬🇧 England
1,239
🇺🇬 Uganda
1,119

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
524 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 35
113
Would be under 30 (21%)
423
Would be 30–60 (79%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 536 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: 1992

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
70
International
100

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

📜 Shakila Through the Generations

Shakila has seen a steady presence in the United States, with its peak year being 1992 when 75 babies were given this name. Today, there are 524 individuals bearing the name, with the majority, 79%, falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests a balanced generational spread, indicating that the name is neither too old-fashioned nor too trendy.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 28
North Carolina 11
Virginia 10
Illinois 7
California 6
Florida 5
New Jersey 5
Ohio 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shakila's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Shakila

How Many People Have the Name Shakila?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 524 people in the United States currently share the name Shakila. That works out to roughly 1 in every 629,907 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shakila a Common or Rare Name?

Shakila 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 Shakila Mean?

Shakila means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Shakila Most Popular?

The name Shakila reached peak popularity in 1992, with 75 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 Shakila?

Approximately 524 people named Shakila live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 536. That works out to roughly 1 in 629,907 Americans.

Is Shakila a rare name?

Shakila is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 629,907 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shakila mean?

Shakila means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Shakila more male or female?

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

When was Shakila most popular?

Shakila peaked in 1992 with 75 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 US524
All-Time Births536
1 in X1 in 629,907
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age35
Peak Year1992
World Rank#2,396
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.