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Sheila

Sheila is a girl's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “heavenly.” In 2024 it was given to 97 girls in the United States.

Sheila at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“heavenly”
Pronunciation
/ˈʃiːlə/
Also spelled
Caelia

About the name Sheila

Sheila belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “heavenly” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Caelia.

In the United States, Sheila first appears in Social Security records in 1907. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #50 in 1963, and in 2024 97 babies received the name — 238,706 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sheila in US records

First recorded (US)
1907
Best US rank
#50 in 1963
Peak year
1962
Babies named Sheila in 2024
97
Total since 1880
238,706

Spellings & short forms

Caelia

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sheila mean?

Sheila means “heavenly” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Sheila a boy or girl name?

Sheila is a girl name. In 2024, 97 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sheila?

Sheila comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition. It is also spelled Caelia.

How popular is the name Sheila?

Sheila first appears in US records in 1907. Its best-ever ranking was #50 in 1963, and 97 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Sheila?

Sheila is pronounced /ˈʃiːlə/ (IPA).

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