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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
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1984 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).