Shelia

Shelia is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Shelia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Shelia

Shelia belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Shelia first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #170 in 1959, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 47,780 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shelia in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#170 in 1959
Peak year
1959
Total since 1880
47,780

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shelia mean?

The meaning of Shelia is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Shelia a boy or girl name?

Shelia is a girl name.

What origin is the name Shelia?

Shelia comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shelia?

Shelia first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #170 in 1959, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].