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Shyla

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Pronounced SHYE-luh /ΛˆΚƒaΙͺ.lΙ™/Medium

Meaning: Daughter of the mountain (epithet of Parvati)Medium

In 30 seconds: Shyla is a girl's name from Sanskrit, an epithet of the goddess Parvati meaning 'daughter of the mountain'.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, English, Indian
MeaningDaughter of the mountain (epithet of Parvati)
U.S. rank (2024)#1888 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births106 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 7,946

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200819422024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Shyla comes from Sanskrit, where it serves as an epithet of Parvati and means 'daughter of the mountain'. In English use it has also become entangled with the Irish-rooted Sheila family, so the same sound carries two heritages. Spellings range widely, from Shayla to the older Sheelagh and Shelagh.

The name's single firm syllable and soft close give it a grounded, gentle sound. Among its relatives, the Irish form was carried by figures like the childbirth writer Sheila Kitzinger, who lived from 1929 to 2015.

Did you know? Shyla comes from Sanskrit (from shaila 'mountain') meaning 'daughter of the mountain', a name of the goddess Parvati, and is also used as a variant of Sheila.
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Variations

ShaylaSheilaSheliaSheelaghShelagh

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Sheila Kitzinger (1929–2015)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • β˜…Sheila Matthews Allen (1929–2013)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Shyla…

Shaylaβ€” a closely matched spelling of Shyla with the same sound
Sheilaβ€” the Irish-linked form whose pronunciation overlaps with Shyla

Frequently Asked

What does the name Shyla mean?

Shyla is usually explained as meaning 'daughter of the mountain', from Sanskrit shaila 'mountain' and a name of the goddess Parvati; it is also used as a variant of Sheila. It is most often linked with Sanskrit, Indian, and English tradition.

How do you pronounce Shyla?

It's commonly said SHYE-luh /ΛˆΚƒaΙͺ.lΙ™/.

Is Shyla a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Shyla is used as a girl name.

How popular is Shyla?

In 2024, Shyla ranked #1888 in the U.S. for girls, with 106 births recorded.