Beautiful, well-formed, or shapely
Derived from the Arabic root 'shakala', meaning to be beautiful or well-proportioned. It is the feminine form of the name Shakil and is widely used across the Muslim world. The name conveys a sense of physical grace and aesthetic harmony.
Less common today
Shakila isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,890 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Famous Afghan-Iranian singer known as the 'Queen of Persian Music'
Indian actress who appeared in numerous South Indian films
