How Many People Are Named Shalia?
Complete statistics for the name Shalia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shalia is a very rare female name, with only 546 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 604,895 Americans. The majority of those named Shalia are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 557 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: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shalia Through the Generations
Shalia peaked in popularity in 2006 with 24 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Shalia is 31, with 250 under 30, 302 aged between 30 and 60, and only 5 over 60. This distribution highlights how Shalia remains a name associated with younger generations, reflecting its status as a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shalia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shalia
How Many People Have the Name Shalia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 546 people in the United States currently share the name Shalia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 604,895 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shalia a Common or Rare Name?
Shalia 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 Shalia Mean?
Shalia means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shalia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shalia Most Popular?
The name Shalia reached peak popularity in 2006, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Shalia?
Approximately 546 people named Shalia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 557. That works out to roughly 1 in 604,895 Americans.
Is Shalia a rare name?
Shalia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 604,895 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shalia mean?
Shalia means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shalia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shalia are male and 100% are female.
When was Shalia most popular?
Shalia peaked in 2006 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.