Shilpa
Shilpa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Shilpa
- A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit शिल्पा (śilpā).
How popular is Shilpa?
Since 1880, 573 girls in the U.S. have been named Shilpa. Its highest rank for girls was #2497 in 1973. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Shilpa
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Shilpa
Sister and brother names that share Shilpa's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Shilpa FAQ
What does the name Shilpa mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit शिल्पा (śilpā).
What is the origin of the name Shilpa?
Shilpa is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Shilpa?
Since 1880, 573 girls in the U.S. have been named Shilpa. Its highest rank for girls was #2497 in 1973. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Shilpa a boy or girl name?
Shilpa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 573 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.