girl's name
Sheilda
SHEEL-duh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 48
Sheilda is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1958 it was given to 6 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 1956, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1948.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sheilda Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 34 |
How Popular Is Sheilda?
In 1958, Sheilda was given to 6 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 Sheilda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sheilda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sheilda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sheilda
- English SHEEL-duh
Sibling Names for Sheilda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sheilda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sheilda
How popular is the name Sheilda?
In 1958, Sheilda was given to 6 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 Sheilda a girl's or a boy's name?
Sheilda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sheilda?
Sheilda has 2 syllables.
When was Sheilda most popular?
Sheilda peaked in 1956, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.