Shella

Girl name

Shella has been given to 1,129 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It peaked in 1959.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,129

Peak year

1959 (42 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1909

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Sheilagirl

239,422 babies since 1907

Stellagirl

207,288 babies since 1880

Shellygirl

86,610 babies since 1882

Sheliagirl

47,891 babies since 1915

Shelligirl

6,983 babies since 1945

Names with a similar vibe

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

Pollyannagirl

1,129 babies since 1914

Alfrediagirl

1,131 babies since 1916

Teresiagirl

1,133 babies since 1915

Donnamariegirl

1,124 babies since 1938

Maryjeangirl

1,123 babies since 1920

Meritagirl

1,121 babies since 1912

Annettgirl

1,119 babies since 1915

Loregirl

1,118 babies since 1915

FAQ

How popular is the name Shella?

Shella has been given to 1,129 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shella peak?

Shella peaked in 1959, when 42 babies were given the name.

Is Shella a girl or boy name?

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

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