Girl · #15,431 in 2026

Shaula

Lambda Scorpii is a triple star system and the second-brightest object in the constellation of Scorpius. It is formally named Shaula; Lambda Scorpii is its Bayer designation, which is Latinised from λ Scorpii and abbreviated Lambda Sco or λ Sco. With an apparent visual magnitude of 1.63, it is one of the brightest stars in the night sky.

Current Rank
#15,431
Peak Rank
#7,650 (1978)
Total Babies
56
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1946
First Year
2002
Last Year
1978
Peak Year
#7650
Peak Rank
56
Total Count
10
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Shaula

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Lambda Scorpii is a triple star system and the second-brightest object in the constellation of Scorpius. It is formally named Shaula; Lambda Scorpii is its Bayer designation, which is Latinised from λ Scorpii and abbreviated Lambda Sco or λ Sco. With an apparent visual magnitude of 1.63, it is one of the brightest stars in the night sky.

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The Story of Shaula

Shaula first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1946, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 7 Shaulas were born — ranking #7,650 that year. As of 2026, Shaula ranks #15,431 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 56 Shaulas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Shaula

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shaula is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shaula

What does the name Shaula mean?
Lambda Scorpii is a triple star system and the second-brightest object in the constellation of Scorpius. It is formally named Shaula; Lambda Scorpii is its Bayer designation, which is Latinised from λ Scorpii and abbreviated Lambda Sco or λ Sco. With an apparent visual magnitude of 1.63, it is one of the brightest stars in the night sky.
How popular is Shaula in 2026?
In 2026, Shaula ranks #15,431 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Shaula most popular?
Shaula reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #7,650 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Shaula a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Shaula is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Shaula?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shaula include Gabina, Eladia, Laquata. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Shaula

Shaula is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1946 and has accumulated 56 births in the dataset. Shaula's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #7,650. Use the chart and map above to compare Shaula's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.