Shiela Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHEE-lah / ˈʃiːlə

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: 'blind'; English: 'from the fairy palace'

Historical & Cultural Background

Shiela is a variant of the name Sheila, which has roots in both Irish and English cultures. In Irish, it is derived from the name Síle, a form of the name Cecilia. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, often associated with beauty and femininity.

Trend Summary

Shiela has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often peaking in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

ShiraSiennaSelahShayShylaShaylee

Variants

  • Sheila

International Variants

  • Síle (Irish)
  • Cecilia (Latin)

Famous people named Shiela

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Fictional characters named Shiela

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Sibling Suggestions

SheilaShaylaSelinaShana

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shiela was first seen in the United States in 1908. Shiela has ranked as high as #908 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, New York, Illinois, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Shiela has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Shiela (1993)

StateBirthsShare
CA 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19087
19155
19206
192413
19255
19267
19277
192912
193012
19319
193211
193313
19347
193523
193629
193717
193819
193920
194025
194141
194246
194342
194440
194556
194658
194779
194874
194974
195075
195192
195281
195392
195476
195581
195699
1957115
195898
1959131
1960126
1961136
1962127
1963157
1964156
1965146
1966134
1967112
1968129
1969132
1970216
1971139
1972116
197391
197472
197553
197675
197753
197847
197944
198039
198129
198247
198325
198431
198537
198630
198733
198813
198916
199022
199125
199221
199317
199418
19958
19968
199710
19996
20007
20018