Feminine dossier · first seen 1947
Shala
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1991
Peak births
89
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Shala
How many people are named Shala?
Based on SSA birth records through 2012, an estimated 1,943 Americans born with the name Shala may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 2012.
How rare is Shala?
Shala has not appeared in SSA records since 2012. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Shala?
The median age of a living American named Shala is approximately 39 years, with most bearers falling between 32 and 47 years old.
Is Shala still popular?
No. Shala is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 2012.
1947Peak 19912025
Peak year
1991
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
2,061