girl's name
Sheilia
SHEE-lee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 384
Sheilia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1983 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 1966, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1932.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sheilia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 59 |
| 1950s | 111 |
| 1960s | 147 |
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 13 |
How Popular Is Sheilia?
In 1983, Sheilia 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 Sheilia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sheilia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sheilia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sheilia
- English SHEE-lee-uh
Sibling Names for Sheilia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sheilia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sheilia
How popular is the name Sheilia?
In 1983, Sheilia 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 Sheilia a girl's or a boy's name?
Sheilia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sheilia?
Sheilia has 3 syllables.
When was Sheilia most popular?
Sheilia peaked in 1966, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.