How Many People Are Named Shefali?

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

Shefali
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Shefali means 'a ray of sunshine' in Sanskrit, making it a name that brings warmth and light. Only 1 in 1,140,076 Americans share this unique name, with around 289 people living in the US today. The majority, 47%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~289
Living in US
1 in 1,140,076
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ray of sunshine
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Sunday
💎
Lucky Stone
Topaz
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Radiant Hopeful Energetic Optimistic
33
Life Path Number

Life-path number 33 is often associated with spiritual growth and humanitarian efforts.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

247,300
Worldwide Bearers
#4,258
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
216,576
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
28,777
🇺🇸 United States
1,046
🇬🇧 England
281
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
236
🇨🇦 Canada
141
🇦🇺 Australia
32
🇶🇦 Qatar
28
🇳🇿 New Zealand
26
🇸🇬 Singapore
25

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
289 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 33
138
Would be under 30 (47%)
158
Would be 30–60 (53%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 296 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: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
76
International
100

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

📜 Shefali Through the Generations

Shefali saw its peak popularity in 2000 with 17 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, there are 289 people named Shefali in the United States, with an average age of 33. The age distribution shows a significant chunk under 30, indicating that it's a name embraced by younger generations. This modernity is reflected in the fact that only 0 out of the 289 are over 60, suggesting it's a name that continues to be chosen by parents looking for something fresh and vibrant.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 23

✨ Similar Names to Shefali

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shefali's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Shefali

How Many People Have the Name Shefali?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 289 people in the United States currently share the name Shefali. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,140,076 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shefali a Common or Rare Name?

Shefali 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 Shefali Mean?

Shefali means "ray of sunshine" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Shefali Most Popular?

The name Shefali reached peak popularity in 2000, with 17 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 Shefali?

Approximately 289 people named Shefali live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 296. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,140,076 Americans.

Is Shefali a rare name?

Shefali is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,140,076 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shefali mean?

Shefali means "ray of sunshine" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Shefali more male or female?

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

When was Shefali most popular?

Shefali peaked in 2000 with 17 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 US289
All-Time Births296
1 in X1 in 1,140,076
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age33
Peak Year2000
World Rank#4,258
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.