girl's name
Sheleta
shuh-LEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 42
Sheleta 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 1975, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1974.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sheleta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Sheleta?
In 1983, Sheleta 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 Sheleta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sheleta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sheleta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sheleta
- English shuh-LEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Sheleta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sheleta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sheleta
How popular is the name Sheleta?
In 1983, Sheleta 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 Sheleta a girl's or a boy's name?
Sheleta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sheleta?
Sheleta has 3 syllables.
When was Sheleta most popular?
Sheleta peaked in 1975, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.