girl's name
Shelina
shuh-LEE-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 474
Shelina is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1997 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 1973, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1965.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shelina Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 165 |
| 1980s | 155 |
| 1990s | 76 |
How Popular Is Shelina?
In 1997, Shelina 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.
Where Shelina Is Used
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 Shelina
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shelina Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shelina over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shelina
- English shuh-LEE-nuh
Sibling Names for Shelina
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shelina — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shelina
How popular is the name Shelina?
In 1997, Shelina 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 Shelina a girl's or a boy's name?
Shelina is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shelina?
Shelina has 3 syllables.
When was Shelina most popular?
Shelina peaked in 1973, when 25 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.