girl's name
Sheilagh
SHEE-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 56
Sheilagh is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1989 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1963, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1952.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sheilagh Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 33 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Sheilagh?
In 1989, Sheilagh was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sheilagh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sheilagh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sheilagh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sheilagh
- English SHEE-luh
Sibling Names for Sheilagh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sheilagh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sheilagh
How popular is the name Sheilagh?
In 1989, Sheilagh was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Sheilagh a girl's or a boy's name?
Sheilagh is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sheilagh?
Sheilagh has 2 syllables.
When was Sheilagh most popular?
Sheilagh peaked in 1963, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.