Girl
Shelia
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About Shelia
Shelia combines familiar comfort with subtle distinction—a thoughtful balance for parents seeking timeless elegance. This classic name carries a gentle strength that complements rather than overshadows your daughter's developing personality.
The name's intuitive spelling and pronunciation eliminate communication barriers while maintaining its unique character.
Shelia transitions seamlessly between childhood playgrounds and professional environments, growing alongside your daughter through every life stage.
The name's balanced phonetic structure creates natural musicality in conversation, subtly enhancing interpersonal connections.
Studies suggest names with Shelia's phonetic qualities often correlate with positive perception across diverse social contexts, quietly supporting your daughter's journey through life's various chapters.
Popularity of the Name Shelia
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | #903 | |
| 1938 | #888 | |
| 1939 | #817 | |
| 1940 | #785 | |
| 1941 | #623 | |
| 1942 | #604 | |
| 1943 | #509 | |
| 1944 | #486 | |
| 1945 | #407 | |
| 1946 | #315 | |
| 1947 | #283 | |
| 1948 | #274 | |
| 1949 | #269 | |
| 1950 | #242 | |
| 1951 | #224 | |
| 1952 | #223 | |
| 1953 | #204 | |
| 1954 | #190 | |
| 1955 | #181 | |
| 1956 | #183 | |
| 1957 | #180 | |
| 1958 | #180 | |
| 1959 | #170 | |
| 1960 | #177 | |
| 1961 | #189 | |
| 1962 | #173 | |
| 1963 | #185 | |
| 1964 | #186 | #296 |
| 1965 | #182 | #250 |
| 1966 | #181 | #340 |
| 1967 | #208 | #244 |
| 1968 | #219 | #247 |
| 1969 | #232 | |
| 1970 | #258 | |
| 1971 | #276 | |
| 1972 | #304 | #466 |
| 1973 | #325 | |
| 1974 | #377 | |
| 1975 | #441 | |
| 1976 | #525 | |
| 1977 | #602 | #606 |
| 1978 | #647 | #513 |
| 1979 | #729 | |
| 1980 | #762 | |
| 1981 | #883 | |
| 1982 | #904 | #610 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland
Variations of Name Shelia
- Sheila
- Sheela
- Sheliah
Names Similar to Shelia
Nicknames for Shelia
- Shel
- Lia
- Shell
- Lee
