girl's name
Sheletha
shuh-LEE-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 128
Sheletha is a girl's name with 3 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 1974, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1963.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sheletha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 67 |
| 1980s | 33 |
How Popular Is Sheletha?
In 1989, Sheletha 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 Sheletha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sheletha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sheletha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sheletha
- English shuh-LEE-thuh
Sibling Names for Sheletha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sheletha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sheletha
How popular is the name Sheletha?
In 1989, Sheletha 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 Sheletha a girl's or a boy's name?
Sheletha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sheletha?
Sheletha has 3 syllables.
When was Sheletha most popular?
Sheletha peaked in 1974, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.