Shela

Girl name

Shela has been given to 1,398 babies in the U.S. since 1935. It peaked in 1950.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,398

Peak year

1950 (44 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1935

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Sheilagirl

239,422 babies since 1907

Sheliagirl

47,891 babies since 1915

Sheaunisex

21,102 babies since 1950

Shylagirl

8,026 babies since 1942

Shielagirl

4,408 babies since 1908

Names with a similar vibe

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

Suannegirl

1,401 babies since 1932

Marolyngirl

1,381 babies since 1919

Gerriegirl

1,378 babies since 1918

Louannagirl

1,376 babies since 1881

Annitagirl

1,376 babies since 1916

Darcelgirl

1,371 babies since 1950

Michaelenegirl

1,429 babies since 1933

Debroahgirl

1,432 babies since 1948

FAQ

How popular is the name Shela?

Shela has been given to 1,398 babies in the U.S. since 1935. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shela peak?

Shela peaked in 1950, when 44 babies were given the name.

Is Shela a girl or boy name?

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

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