Shiela
girl nameShiela entered the US charts in 1908, peaked at #712 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1908–2025
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rank today
#712
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1676 |
| 1910s | #4274 |
| 1920s | #3728 |
| 1930s | #2224 |
| 1940s | #1158 |
| 1950s | #1029 |
| 1960s | #897 |
| 1970s | #1452 |
| 1980s | #3342 |
| 1990s | #7105 |
| 2000s | #11411 |
Living bearers
About 3,700 people named Shiela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shiela 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 Shiela in 2025?
- Shiela is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shiela most popular?
- Shiela peaked in 1970, reaching #712 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shiela with classmates?
- Shiela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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