Sheelah
girl nameSheelah entered the US charts in 1943, peaked at #3801 in 1943, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1943–2025
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rank today
#3801
peak (1943)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4342 |
| 1950s | #4833 |
| 1960s | #6102 |
| 1970s | #7808 |
| 1980s | #9307 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Sheelah are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Sheelah alive today was born around 1964, making them about 61 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sheelah in 2025?
- Sheelah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sheelah most popular?
- Sheelah peaked in 1943, reaching #3801 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sheelah with classmates?
- Sheelah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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