Sheela
Sheela: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃiːlə/
Meaning and origin of Sheela
- A female given name from Sanskrit of Indian origin.
Etymology
From Hindi शीला (śīlā), from Sanskrit शील (śīla, “character, good conduct”).
How popular is Sheela?
Since 1880, 679 girls in the U.S. have been named Sheela. Its highest rank for girls was #2744 in 1959. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Sheela
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Sheela
Sister and brother names that share Sheela's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Sheela FAQ
What does the name Sheela mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit of Indian origin. From Hindi शीला (śīlā), from Sanskrit शील (śīla, “character, good conduct”).
What is the origin of the name Sheela?
Sheela is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Sheela?
Since 1880, 679 girls in the U.S. have been named Sheela. Its highest rank for girls was #2744 in 1959. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Sheela a boy or girl name?
Sheela is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 679 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.