Sheelagh
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sheelagh first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 7 babies have been named Sheelagh in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sheelagh is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,711 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,711
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Sheelagh
Sheelagh is a girl name .
Sheelagh is currently ranked #23,711 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sheelagh include She, Shee, Sheey, Sheeie, Sheel, Sheely, Sheelie, Agh, Aghy, Aghie, Shy, and Shie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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