Sheela
girl nameSheela entered the US charts in 1943, peaked at #2678 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1943–2025
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rank today
#2678
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3684 |
| 1950s | #3899 |
| 1960s | #4136 |
| 1970s | #4613 |
| 1980s | #4452 |
| 1990s | #9260 |
| 2000s | #15637 |
| 2010s | #16419 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Sheela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sheela alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sheela in 2025?
- Sheela is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sheela most popular?
- Sheela peaked in 1959, reaching #2678 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sheela with classmates?
- Sheela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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