Sheilah
girl nameSheilah entered the US charts in 1924, peaked at #663 in 1955, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1924–2025
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rank today
#663
peak (1955)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #5061 |
| 1930s | #2044 |
| 1940s | #1317 |
| 1950s | #1099 |
| 1960s | #1872 |
| 1970s | #2821 |
| 1980s | #6658 |
| 1990s | #9830 |
| 2000s | #14107 |
Living bearers
About 1,900 people named Sheilah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sheilah alive today was born around 1956, making them about 69 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sheilah in 2025?
- Sheilah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sheilah most popular?
- Sheilah peaked in 1955, reaching #663 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sheilah with classmates?
- Sheilah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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