Girl · #11,156 in 2026

Xila

Nurshahila binti Amir Amzah better known as Shila Amzah is a Malaysian singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, she began going to recording studios at the age of four with her father and recorded a pop studio album five years later. With the help of a famous Malaysian record producer, in 2005 Shila released her second pop studio album, Sha-Hila.

Current Rank
#11,156
Peak Rank
#11,156 (2023)
Total Babies
20
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2020
First Year
2023
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#11156
Peak Rank
20
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Xila

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

Nurshahila binti Amir Amzah better known as Shila Amzah is a Malaysian singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, she began going to recording studios at the age of four with her father and recorded a pop studio album five years later. With the help of a famous Malaysian record producer, in 2005 Shila released her second pop studio album, Sha-Hila.

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The Story of Xila

Xila first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2020, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 8 Xilas were born — ranking #11,156 that year. As of 2026, Xila ranks #11,156 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 20 Xilas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Xila

Phonetically similar names — useful when Xila 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 Xila

What does the name Xila mean?
Nurshahila binti Amir Amzah better known as Shila Amzah is a Malaysian singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, she began going to recording studios at the age of four with her father and recorded a pop studio album five years later. With the help of a famous Malaysian record producer, in 2005 Shila released her second pop studio album, Sha-Hila.
How popular is Xila in 2026?
In 2026, Xila ranks #11,156 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Xila most popular?
Xila reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #11,156 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Xila a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Xila is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Xila?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Xila include Lareine, Athelia, Daye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Xila

Xila is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2020 and has accumulated 20 births in the dataset. Xila's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #11,156. Use the chart and map above to compare Xila'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.