UK girl's name
Shiala
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "light-skinned" or "kind".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shiala is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shiala popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3824, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1997 to 1997. 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.
Shiala is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Shiala. 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 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shiala ranked #3824 for girls in England and Wales in 1997, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 girls were registered as Shiala.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shiala as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3824
1997
Births in 1997
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Shiala mean?
The name Shiala originated in ancient Persia, now known as Iran, during the Achaemenid Empire period, which spanned from 550 BC to 330 BC. It is derived from the Persian words "shī" meaning "attractive" and "āla" meaning "exalted" or "sublime." The name essentially translates to "attractive and elevated" or "beautiful and sublime."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shiala can be found in the Zoroastrian sacred text, the Avesta, which dates back to the 6th century BC. In this text, Shiala is mentioned as the name of a female deity associated with fertility and abundance.
During the Sassanid Empire, which ruled Persia from 224 AD to 651 AD, the name Shiala gained popularity among the nobility and upper classes. Historical records from this period mention several notable women bearing the name, including Shiala Bakhtiari, a prominent poetess and scholar who lived in the 5th century AD.
In the 9th century AD, during the Islamic Golden Age, a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer named Shiala Al-Khayyam made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and geometry. She is credited with developing a method for solving cubic equations and is considered one of the pioneers of modern mathematics.
Another notable figure with the name Shiala was Shiala Sultana, a powerful ruler of the Mughal Empire in the 17th century. She was the daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan and played a crucial role in the succession struggle after her father's death, eventually supporting her brother Aurangzeb's claim to the throne.
In the realm of literature, Shiala Hafezia was a celebrated Persian poet who lived during the 18th century. Her poems, which often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely acclaimed and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars and literature enthusiasts.
It's worth noting that while the name Shiala has its roots in ancient Persia, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions over time, particularly in the Middle East and Central Asia.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Shiala by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shiala 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Shiala: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shiala in the UK right now?
In 1997, Shiala was ranked #3824 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shiala most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Shiala in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shiala?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "light-skinned" or "kind".
How many people are called Shiala in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Shiala 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.