Shamaila
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Shamaila: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1984.
Shamaila is a feminine name of Arabic and Urdu origin, derived from *shamila*, meaning “beautiful” or “good-natured,” and often interpreted as “one who is admired for her character.” It’s a variant of Shamila and is commonly used in South Asian Muslim communities. While no widely known historical figures bear the name, it has grown in visibility within Scotland’s multicultural landscape, appearing regularly on baby name lists from the 199
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19843 babies
- Latest (1984)
- #5473 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1984
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y