Sheyla
Sheyla is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Blind; derived from the Latin family name Caecilius.
Origin and history
Sheyla is a modern phonetic spelling variation of Sheila, which derives from the Irish name Síle, itself an Anglicized form of Cecilia. It traces back to the Latin name Caecilius, traditionally understood to mean blind. In the United States, Sheyla functions as a distinct contemporary spelling option for parents seeking a soft, traditional Irish-derived name with a modern look.
Popularity in the United States
4,241 babies in the United States have been named Sheyla since 1880. It ranks #2701 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1575.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.7 %)
- TX (21.3 %)
- NY (13.6 %)
- FL (9 %)
- NJ (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 44 |
| 1980-1990 | 143 |
| 1990-2000 | 524 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,985 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,018 |
| 2020-2029 | 527 |
Famous people named Sheyla
- Sheyla Tadeo: Singer, Actress
Fun facts
- Sheyla is an alternative phonetic rendering of Sheila, tailored to make the pronunciation explicit in both English and Spanish contexts.
- Because it derives ultimately from Cecilia, the name shares a heritage connected to the patron saint of music.