Shilpa

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

Shilpa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“sculpture”

About the name Shilpa

Shilpa belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “sculpture” — 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, Shilpa first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2497 in 1973, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 573 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shilpa in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#2497 in 1973
Peak year
1973
Total since 1880
573

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shilpa mean?

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

Is Shilpa a boy or girl name?

Shilpa is a girl name.

What origin is the name Shilpa?

Shilpa comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Shilpa?

Shilpa first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #2497 in 1973, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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