Shelia
Female name · ↓ Falling
18,183
Total Births
1962
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1937
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Shelia
Shelia is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1960s with significant usage. Approximately 18,183 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1930s | 80 births |
| 1940s | 1,627 births |
| 1950s | 6,710 births |
| 1960s | 7,251 births |
| 1970s | 2,300 births |
| 1980s | 215 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shelia?
Shelia has been given to 18,183 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1962 with 897 births that year.
Is Shelia a boy or girl name?
Shelia is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Shelia most popular?
Shelia was most popular in 1962, when 897 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Shelia?
Shelia first appeared in US records in 1937.