Shelia
Shelia is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Blind, or dark-eyed.
Origin and history
Shelia is a variant spelling of Sheila, which derives from the Irish name Síle, the Gaelic form of Cecilia. The name traditionally means 'blind' or 'dark-eyed'. While historically popular in the mid-20th century in the United States, its modern usage has become quite rare.
Popularity in the United States
47,780 babies in the United States have been named Shelia since 1880. It ranks #606 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2067.
States where it is most popular
- NC (9 %)
- TX (9 %)
- AL (8.2 %)
- TN (8 %)
- LA (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 24 |
| 1920-1930 | 147 |
| 1930-1940 | 384 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,013 |
| 1950-1960 | 16,752 |
| 1960-1970 | 18,444 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,842 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,353 |
| 1990-2000 | 504 |
| 2000-2010 | 190 |
| 2010-2019 | 93 |
| 2020-2029 | 34 |
Famous people named Shelia
- Shelia Eddy: Public figure
Nicknames
Shel, She-She
Fun facts
- Shelia arose as an alternative English phonetic spelling of the traditional Irish name Sheila.
- The name experienced its highest levels of usage in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.