Sharmila

Sharmila is a girl's name of Indian origin meaning “comfort.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Sharmila at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“comfort”

About the name Sharmila

Sharmila belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “comfort” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Sharmila first appears in Social Security records in 1967. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3734 in 1977, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 180 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sharmila in US records

First recorded (US)
1967
Best US rank
#3734 in 1977
Peak year
1977
Total since 1880
180

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sharmila mean?

Sharmila means “comfort” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Sharmila a boy or girl name?

Sharmila is a girl name.

What origin is the name Sharmila?

Sharmila comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Sharmila?

Sharmila first appears in US records in 1967. Its best-ever ranking was #3734 in 1977, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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