Sheala
girl nameSheala entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #6073 in 1998, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
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rank today
#6073
peak (1998)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #9010 |
| 1980s | #8010 |
| 1990s | #8711 |
| 2000s | #10764 |
| 2010s | #12353 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Sheala are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sheala alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sheala in 2025?
- Sheala is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sheala most popular?
- Sheala peaked in 1998, reaching #6073 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sheala with classmates?
- Sheala will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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