Shilah
- US rank
- #5,917
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,822 in 2007
20 babies were named Shilah in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,052 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1974–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Shilah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 80,645 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Shilah, 20 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Shilah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryShilah first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2007, when it reached #2,822.
- TrendShilah has climbed 2,052 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,917. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Shilah
Shilah is a girl name of Irish and Latin origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-lah”. US birth records list Shilah for girls from 1974 to 2025, in 51 of those 52 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #2,822 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,917, with 20 babies.
Origin:Irish namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.3 | 189,873 girls |
| 1980s | 6.4 | 156,250 girls |
| 1990s | 9.0 | 111,111 girls |
| 2000s | 16 | 60,976 girls |
| 2010s | 12 | 82,919 girls |
| 2020s | 8.3 | 120,000 girls |
Other spellings of Shilah
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name Shilah
What is the origin of the name Shilah?
Shilah has Irish, Latin roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Shilah a boy or girl name?
Shilah is a girl name.
How popular is the name Shilah?
Shilah ranked #5,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 2007 (#2,822).