Girl
Sheila
blind
About Sheila
A name with enduring charm and approachable warmth, this choice has graced generations of strong, capable women. Its friendly sound creates an immediate sense of familiarity and trustworthiness, qualities that serve well throughout life. The name carries a gentle strength—neither overly delicate nor harshly bold, but perfectly balanced in the middle ground. It's the kind of name that teachers remember fondly and colleagues respect in professional settings. The classic structure means it requires no explanation, yet it's become refreshingly uncommon in recent years, offering a certain vintage appeal. It works beautifully with surnames of various origins and lengths, demonstrating remarkable versatility. The two-syllable rhythm is easy on the ear, creating a pleasant cadence whether spoken in full or shortened to a nickname.
Popularity of the Name Sheila
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | #902 | #95 | ||
| 1918 | #824 | #93 | ||
| 1919 | #841 | #116 | ||
| 1920 | #767 | #101 | ||
| 1921 | #707 | #114 | ||
| 1922 | #664 | #97 | ||
| 1923 | #626 | #109 | ||
| 1924 | #576 | #89 | ||
| 1925 | #478 | #96 | ||
| 1926 | #479 | #103 | ||
| 1927 | #456 | #127 | ||
| 1928 | #434 | #149 | ||
| 1929 | #368 | #170 | ||
| 1930 | #364 | #177 | ||
| 1931 | #266 | #188 | ||
| 1932 | #251 | |||
| 1933 | #226 | #184 | ||
| 1934 | #222 | #172 | ||
| 1935 | #151 | #189 | ||
| 1936 | #157 | #190 | ||
| 1937 | #142 | #205 | ||
| 1938 | #136 | #215 | ||
| 1939 | #125 | |||
| 1940 | #130 | |||
| 1941 | #110 | #198 | ||
| 1942 | #94 | |||
| 1943 | #92 | |||
| 1944 | #103 | |||
| 1945 | #89 | |||
| 1946 | #70 | |||
| 1947 | #73 | |||
| 1948 | #71 | |||
| 1949 | #76 | |||
| 1950 | #70 | |||
| 1951 | #69 | |||
| 1952 | #64 | |||
| 1953 | #60 | |||
| 1954 | #60 | |||
| 1955 | #57 | |||
| 1956 | #55 | |||
| 1957 | #58 | |||
| 1958 | #59 | |||
| 1959 | #52 | |||
| 1960 | #56 | |||
| 1961 | #59 | |||
| 1962 | #52 | |||
| 1963 | #50 | |||
| 1964 | #51 | #37 | ||
| 1965 | #50 | #44 | ||
| 1966 | #51 | #45 | ||
| 1967 | #56 | #47 | ||
| 1968 | #59 | #56 | ||
| 1969 | #68 | #54 | ||
| 1970 | #75 | #52 | ||
| 1971 | #81 | #62 | ||
| 1972 | #90 | #75 | ||
| 1973 | #101 | #66 | ||
| 1974 | #121 | #72 | ||
| 1975 | #134 | #75 | ||
| 1976 | #143 | #82 | ||
| 1977 | #163 | #78 | ||
| 1978 | #184 | #80 | ||
| 1979 | #195 | #94 | ||
| 1980 | #214 | #101 | ||
| 1981 | #217 | #97 | ||
| 1982 | #231 | #137 | ||
| 1983 | #249 | #131 | ||
| 1984 | #267 | #111 | ||
| 1985 | #251 | #126 | ||
| 1986 | #261 | #133 | ||
| 1987 | #306 | #141 | ||
| 1988 | #349 | #141 | ||
| 1989 | #385 | #160 | ||
| 1990 | #413 | #182 | ||
| 1991 | #406 | #235 | #423 | |
| 1992 | #401 | #267 | #422 | |
| 1993 | #464 | #197 | #616 | |
| 1994 | #563 | #205 | #581 | |
| 1995 | #583 | #220 | #739 | |
| 1996 | #606 | #292 | #933 | |
| 1997 | #699 | #243 | #602 | |
| 1998 | #663 | #376 | #967 | |
| 1999 | #653 | #518 | #959 | |
| 2000 | #689 | #650 | #889 | |
| 2001 | #658 | #590 | #975 | |
| 2002 | #723 | #505 | ||
| 2003 | #819 | |||
| 2004 | #803 | |||
| 2006 | #941 | #931 | #999 | |
| 2007 | #990 | |||
| 1909 | #167 | |||
| 1911 | #139 | |||
| 1912 | #142 | |||
| 1913 | #109 | |||
| 1914 | #106 | |||
| 1915 | #110 | |||
| 1916 | #191 | |||
| 2008 | #723 | |||
| 2009 | #724 | |||
| 2010 | #881 | |||
| 2011 | #770 | |||
| 2012 | #660 | |||
| 2014 | #727 | |||
| 2017 | #712 | |||
| 2021 | #830 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Sheila
Names Similar to Sheila
Nicknames for Sheila
- Shei
- She
- Shelly
- Leila
Famous People Named Sheila
| Sheila E. | American musician |
| Sheila Hancock | British actress |
| Sheila Sim | Singaporean actress |
| Sheila Vand | American actress |
| Sheila Jordan | American jazz singer |
| Sheila Chandra | British-Indian singer |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | American politician |
| Sheila MacRae | American actress |
| Sheila Ryan | American actress |
| Sheila Kuehl | American politician and actress |
| Sheila White | British actress |
| Sheila Walsh | Scottish-American singer and author |
| Sheila Florance | Australian actress |
| Sheila Tousey | American actress |
| Sheila McCarthy | Canadian actress |
| Sheila Escovedo | birth name of Sheila E |
| Sheila Lukins | American cookbook author |
| Sheila Larken | American actress |
| Sheila Bleck | American bodybuilder |
Characters Named Sheila
| Sheila Broflovski | South Park |
| Sheila Hammond | Santa Clarita Diet |
| Sheila Carter | The Young and the Restless |
| Sheila Jackson | Shameless |
| Sheila Gallagher | Shameless |
| Sheila Wendell | Community |
| Sheila Bennett | The Vampire Diaries |
| Sheila Wheeler | Rescue Me |
| Sheila Gable | Dear White People |
| Sheila Rubin | Physical |
| Sheila Bratten | The Night Shift |
| Sheila Keefe | Masters of Sex |
| Sheila Mosconi | Pretty Little Liars |