girl's name
Shelitha
shuh-LEE-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 86
Shelitha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1988 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 1971, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1966.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shelitha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 57 |
| 1980s | 23 |
How Popular Is Shelitha?
In 1988, Shelitha 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 Shelitha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shelitha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shelitha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shelitha
- English shuh-LEE-thuh
Sibling Names for Shelitha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shelitha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shelitha
How popular is the name Shelitha?
In 1988, Shelitha 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 Shelitha a girl's or a boy's name?
Shelitha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shelitha?
Shelitha has 3 syllables.
When was Shelitha most popular?
Shelitha peaked in 1971, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.