girl's name
Shiela
SHEE-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 4,459
Shiela is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2001 it was given to 8 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 1970, when 216 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1908.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shiela Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 7 |
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 50 |
| 1930s | 160 |
| 1940s | 535 |
| 1950s | 940 |
| 1960s | 1,355 |
| 1970s | 906 |
| 1980s | 300 |
| 1990s | 135 |
| 2000s | 15 |
How Popular Is Shiela?
In 2001, Shiela was given to 8 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 Shiela 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 Shiela
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shiela Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shiela over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shiela
- English SHEE-luh
Sibling Names for Shiela
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shiela — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shiela
How popular is the name Shiela?
In 2001, Shiela was given to 8 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 Shiela a girl's or a boy's name?
Shiela is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shiela?
Shiela has 2 syllables.
When was Shiela most popular?
Shiela peaked in 1970, when 216 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.