Sheyla Girl

Popularity: #845 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHAY-lah / /ˈʃeɪ.lə/

Spanish; Arabic

Meaning

Spanish: derived from 'Sheila'; Arabic: 'daughter of the king'

Historical & Cultural Background

Sheyla is a variant of the name Sheila, which has Irish origins. In Spanish-speaking countries, it has gained popularity as a feminine name. The name has also been influenced by Arabic culture, where it carries regal connotations. Its use has spread globally, particularly in Latin America.

Trend Summary

Sheyla has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.

Similar Names

ShaylaSheilaSelahShaniaShiraShilohShaynaSienna

Variants

  • Sheila
  • Shayla

International Variants

  • Sheila (Irish)
  • Shayla (English)

Famous people named Sheyla

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Fictional characters named Sheyla

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Sibling Suggestions

ShaySelenaSierraSabrinaSophie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sheyla was first seen in the United States in 1970. Sheyla has ranked as high as #1076 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Sheyla has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sheyla (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 17
24%
NJ 11
16%
CA 11
16%
TX 9
13%
FL 9
13%
MD 8
11%
GA 5
7%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19707
19725
19746
19757
19765
19786
19798
19809
198111
198213
198315
19849
19859
198615
198715
198820
198927
199033
199144
199251
199348
199440
199548
199655
199765
199871
199969
2000111
2001215
2002204
2003172
2004150
2005152
2006309
2007250
2008252
2009170
2010149
2011135
2012115
2013109
2014103
201587
201695
201774
201886
201965
202067
202185
2022107
202384
2024105