Sheila
Pronunciation: [ sh-EEL-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sheila first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 503 babies have been named Sheila in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sheila is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,692 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,692
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Sheila
Sheila is a boy name .
Is Sheila a boy or girl name? Sheila is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,692 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,010. Sheila is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sheila is currently ranked #11,692 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sheila include She, Shei, Sheiy, Sheiie, Shy, Shie, and Shekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sheila include Sheikh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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