Sheila
Sheila is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Síle, which itself derives from Cecilia, meaning "blind" or "sixth." The name became popular in the English-speaking world in the early 20th century and carries a warm, friendly charm.
Current Popularity
#2024 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most English-speaking countries
- •Has a vintage charm that's becoming fashionable again
- •Common in Australia and Ireland, where it retains strong popularity
- •The name peaked in popularity in the 1960s-1970s
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Famous People
Sheila E.
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Sheila Jackson Lee
U.S. Congresswoman
Sheila Kitzinger
Childbirth educator and author
Statistics
238,706
Total births since 1880
1962
Peak year
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