girl's name
Shekela
shuh-KEE-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 82
Shekela is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1992 it was given to 10 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 1979, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shekela Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 22 |
How Popular Is Shekela?
In 1992, Shekela was given to 10 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 Shekela
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shekela Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shekela over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shekela
- English shuh-KEE-luh
Sibling Names for Shekela
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shekela — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shekela
How popular is the name Shekela?
In 1992, Shekela was given to 10 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 Shekela a girl's or a boy's name?
Shekela is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shekela?
Shekela has 3 syllables.
When was Shekela most popular?
Shekela peaked in 1979, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.