Shela
girl nameShela entered the US charts in 1935, peaked at #1375 in 1950, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1935–2025
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rank today
#1375
peak (1950)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3989 |
| 1940s | #2280 |
| 1950s | #1829 |
| 1960s | #2048 |
| 1970s | #3841 |
| 1980s | #5017 |
| 1990s | #7314 |
| 2000s | #13038 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Shela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shela 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 Shela in 2025?
- Shela is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shela most popular?
- Shela peaked in 1950, reaching #1375 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shela with classmates?
- Shela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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