Shalia
Every Shalia since 1962 — 557 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shalia
Shalia is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1962, 557 American babies have been named Shalia. Its peak came in 2006, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shalia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shalia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,314 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,288 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,370 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,740 |
| 2011 | 9 | #12,006 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13,278 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,393 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,680 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,458 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,677 |
| 2005 | 11 | #10,012 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,798 |
| 2003 | 16 | #7,157 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,378 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,269 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,664 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,484 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,399 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,369 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,280 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shalia in 2025?
Shalia did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Shalia?
557 babies have been named Shalia in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shalia most popular?
Shalia peaked in 2006, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Shalia a boy or girl name?
Shalia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shalia rising or falling?
Shalia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.