Sheilla
girl nameSheilla entered the US charts in 1941, peaked at #2539 in 1962, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1941–2025
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rank today
#2539
peak (1962)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3826 |
| 1950s | #3532 |
| 1960s | #3790 |
| 1970s | #6644 |
| 1980s | #8392 |
| 1990s | #11972 |
| 2000s | #14253 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Sheilla are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sheilla alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sheilla in 2025?
- Sheilla is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sheilla most popular?
- Sheilla peaked in 1962, reaching #2539 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sheilla with classmates?
- Sheilla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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