What origin is the name Shimla?

Shimla comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Shimla?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Shimla — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

Shimla

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shimla

Shimla

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Shimla is an Indian unisex name meaning "Refers to the Indian hill station city; also used as a name.".

Parents who choose Shimla pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "Refers to the Indian hill station city; also used as a name.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Refers to the Indian hill station city; also used as a name.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Shimla

What does Shimla mean?

Shimla is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Refers to the Indian hill station city; also used as a name.".

How popular is Shimla?

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Brother names that go with Shimla

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Shimla

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Shimla.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

The starting sound of Shimla has no entry in the traditional nakshatra syllable chart, so families usually choose it freely rather than by rashi. Its Chaldean name number is 8.

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Names with a similar meaning to Shimla

Shimla means "Refers to the Indian hill station city; also used as a name." — these names share that spirit.

Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)
Lincoln — "Lincoln comes from the name of the English city, from the Latin Lindum Colonia, 'lake colony'. Abraham Lincoln made it a first name." (English)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)