UK girl's name
Shaili
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "calm, tranquil".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2000. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shaili is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shaili popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2000 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3912, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2000 to 2000. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Shaili is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Shaili. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2001 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shaili ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales in 2000, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 3 girls were registered as Shaili.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shaili as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3912
2000
Births in 2000
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Shaili mean?
The name Shaili is of Sanskrit origin and has its roots in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "shailam," which means "mountain" or "rock." The name is believed to have been in use since the Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shaili can be found in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a Naga princess. The Nagas were a race of semi-divine beings that were believed to have the ability to take on human or serpent form.
In Hinduism, the name Shaili is often associated with the goddess Parvati, who is also known as Shailputri, which means "daughter of the mountain." According to Hindu mythology, Parvati was born from the union of the Himalayas and the goddess Mena.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Shaili was Shaili Samanta, a Bengali poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century. She is renowned for her contributions to the Vaishnava poetry tradition and her devotional works dedicated to Lord Krishna.
Another notable figure with the name Shaili was Shaili Tomor, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1924 to 2008. She was a pioneer of the Odissi dance form and played a significant role in its revival and popularization.
In more recent times, Shaili Singh, an Indian actress and model born in 1984, has gained recognition for her roles in various Bollywood films and television shows.
Shaili Vaghela, an Indian cricketer born in 1993, has also made a name for herself as a right-arm medium-pace bowler who has represented India in various international tournaments.
Shaili Sathi, a Nepalese writer and journalist born in 1971, is another notable figure with this name. She is known for her work in promoting women's rights and addressing social issues through her writings.
These examples showcase the rich history and cultural significance of the name Shaili, which has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from poets and scholars to performers and artists.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Shaili by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shaili was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3912 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Shaili: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shaili in the UK right now?
In 2000, Shaili was ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shaili most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 3 babies registered as Shaili in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shaili?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "calm, tranquil".
How many people are called Shaili in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Shaili across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.