Cheila
girl nameCheila entered the US charts in 1978, peaked at #8047 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1978–2025
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rank today
#8047
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #9750 |
| 1980s | #10362 |
| 1990s | #11704 |
| 2000s | #11868 |
| 2010s | #15170 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Cheila are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cheila alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cheila in 2025?
- Cheila is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cheila most popular?
- Cheila peaked in 1983, reaching #8047 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cheila with classmates?
- Cheila will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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