Shelbia Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHEL-bee-uh / /ˈʃɛl.bi.ə/English; American
Meaning
Sheltered place; from the ledge
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Shelbia is a modern feminine variation of the name Shelby. Shelby has roots in Old Norse, where it was originally a surname derived from a place name. It gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. The name is often associated with strength and resilience.
Trend Summary
The name Shelbia is relatively uncommon and has not shown significant popularity trends in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shelby
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shelbia was first seen in the United States in 1936. Shelbia has ranked as high as #841 nationally, which occurred in 1937, and has been most popular in North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Shelbia has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shelbia (1938)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1937 | 31 |
| 1938 | 20 |
| 1939 | 21 |
| 1940 | 21 |
| 1941 | 15 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1954 | 5 |