Sheilah

Girl name

Sheilah has been given to 2,285 babies in the U.S. since 1924. It peaked in 1955.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,285

Peak year

1955 (199 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1924

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Names one letter away from Sheilah — alternate spellings parents actually use.

239,422 babies since 1907

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Sheilah.

2,283 babies since 1911

2,281 babies since 1932

2,264 babies since 1921

2,320 babies since 1943

2,234 babies since 1909

2,234 babies since 1927

2,229 babies since 1897

2,350 babies since 1883

How popular is the name Sheilah?

Sheilah has been given to 2,285 babies in the U.S. since 1924. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Sheilah peak?

Sheilah peaked in 1955, when 199 babies were given the name.

Is Sheilah a girl or boy name?

Sheilah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Sheilah are girls).

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