Sheilagh
Girl nameSheilagh has been given to 56 babies in the U.S. since 1952. It peaked in 1963.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
56
Peak year
1963 (10 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1952
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Sheilagh — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Sheilagh.
Sibling name ideas for Sheilagh
Same era and popularity as Sheilagh, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Sheilagh?
Sheilagh has been given to 56 babies in the U.S. since 1952. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Sheilagh peak?
Sheilagh peaked in 1963, when 10 babies were given the name.
Is Sheilagh a girl or boy name?
Sheilagh is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Sheilagh are girls).
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