Shelia
Shelia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Shelia
- A female given name, variant of Sheila.
How popular is Shelia?
Since 1880, 47,780 girls and 111 boys in the U.S. have been named Shelia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #170 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #2598 in 1965. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Shelia FAQ
What does the name Shelia mean?
A female given name, variant of Sheila.
How popular is the name Shelia?
Since 1880, 47,780 girls and 111 boys in the U.S. have been named Shelia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #170 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #2598 in 1965. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Shelia a boy or girl name?
Shelia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 47,780 girls and 111 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.