Sheela Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHEE-lah / ˈʃiːləSanskrit; Indian
Meaning
Sanskrit: goddess; Indian: she who is prosperous
Historical & Cultural Background
Sheela is a name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used in India. It is often associated with qualities such as virtue and good conduct. The name is sometimes linked to the concept of 'Shila,' which refers to stone or rock, symbolizing strength. In various Indian cultures, names like Sheela reflect traditional values and familial heritage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shila
- Sheela
International Variants
- Sila (Turkish)
- Shila (Sanskrit)
Famous people named Sheela
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Fictional characters named Sheela
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sheela was first seen in the United States in 1943. Sheela has ranked as high as #1138 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Sheela has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sheela (1991)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1957 | 14 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1959 | 19 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 19 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 27 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |