Shelah

Girl name

Shelah has been given to 510 babies in the U.S. since 1935. It peaked in 1974.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

510

Peak year

1974 (15 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1935

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

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

15,394 babies since 1962

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

510 babies since 1949

511 babies since 1955

509 babies since 1909

509 babies since 1943

509 babies since 1969

509 babies since 1971

512 babies since 1950

508 babies since 1942

How popular is the name Shelah?

Shelah has been given to 510 babies in the U.S. since 1935. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shelah peak?

Shelah peaked in 1974, when 15 babies were given the name.

Is Shelah a girl or boy name?

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

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