Shyla
A female given name originating as a coinage.
Every Shyla since 1942 — 8,026 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shyla
Shyla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,322 in 2025 with 79 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1942, 8,026 American babies have been named Shyla. Its peak came in 2008, when 365 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 Shyla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shyla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 79 | #2,322 |
| 2024 | 108 | #1,866 |
| 2023 | 120 | #1,720 |
| 2022 | 127 | #1,668 |
| 2021 | 145 | #1,483 |
| 2020 | 160 | #1,368 |
| 2019 | 111 | #1,842 |
| 2018 | 110 | #1,850 |
| 2017 | 111 | #1,852 |
| 2016 | 112 | #1,854 |
| 2015 | 159 | #1,452 |
| 2014 | 159 | #1,433 |
| 2013 | 191 | #1,253 |
| 2012 | 225 | #1,106 |
| 2011 | 252 | #1,004 |
| 2010 | 304 | #876 |
| 2009 | 352 | #806 |
| 2008 | 365 | #797 |
| 2007 | 352 | #818 |
| 2006 | 288 | #920 |
| 2005 | 231 | #1,039 |
| 2004 | 216 | #1,073 |
| 2003 | 206 | #1,078 |
| 2002 | 179 | #1,155 |
| 2001 | 201 | #1,062 |
| 2000 | 191 | #1,085 |
| 1995 | 151 | #1,155 |
| 1990 | 109 | #1,444 |
| 1985 | 72 | #1,646 |
| 1980 | 76 | #1,549 |
| 1975 | 43 | #2,050 |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,454 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,738 |
| 1960 | 5 | #7,162 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,743 |
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Famous people named Shyla
- Shyla Stylez Pornographic actor · 1982–2017
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shyla mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage.
How popular is the name Shyla in 2025?
Shyla ranked #2,322 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 79 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shyla?
8,026 babies have been named Shyla in the United States since 1942, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shyla most popular?
Shyla peaked in 2008, when 365 newborns received the name.
Is Shyla a boy or girl name?
Shyla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shyla rising or falling?
Shyla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shyla?
Well-known people named Shyla include Shyla Stylez (pornographic actor).