Shamela is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls. It has its origins in Arabic and means "beautiful" or "charming." The name Shamela is pronounced as shuh-MEE-luh (/ʃəˈmiːlə/) in English. One variation of this name is Shamila. Although not very common, Shamela has been used as a given name in the United States. According to data, it was given to five newborn girls in 1996 and also had occurrences in previous years. While it may not be among the most popular names, Shamela carries an air of elegance and grace, making it a lovely choice for any little girl.