Shala Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHAH-lah / ʃɑːˈlɑːHebrew; Arabic
Meaning
Hebrew: 'peace'; Arabic: 'a flower'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Shala has roots in both Hebrew and Arabic cultures. In Hebrew, it is associated with tranquility and peace, while in Arabic, it signifies beauty and nature through the imagery of a flower. The name is relatively modern and has gained popularity in various regions. It is often chosen for its melodic sound and positive connotations.
Trend Summary
The name Shala has seen limited usage in the United States, with sporadic popularity.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shala was first seen in the United States in 1947. Shala has ranked as high as #1138 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Florida, and Kansas. In the past 5 years the name Shala has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shala (1999)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 36 |
| 1972 | 29 |
| 1973 | 51 |
| 1974 | 49 |
| 1975 | 48 |
| 1976 | 41 |
| 1977 | 70 |
| 1978 | 68 |
| 1979 | 62 |
| 1980 | 69 |
| 1981 | 50 |
| 1982 | 50 |
| 1983 | 67 |
| 1984 | 65 |
| 1985 | 80 |
| 1986 | 60 |
| 1987 | 64 |
| 1988 | 84 |
| 1989 | 81 |
| 1990 | 75 |
| 1991 | 89 |
| 1992 | 65 |
| 1993 | 63 |
| 1994 | 67 |
| 1995 | 52 |
| 1996 | 51 |
| 1997 | 38 |
| 1998 | 42 |
| 1999 | 37 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 6 |