Bernalee vs Shielah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shielah

Girl #47,546 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blind (from Latin caecus)"

Origin: Latin via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Australian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#47,546
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shea, Shiel, Lee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bernalee Rank #47,609
Shielah Rank #47,546

Shielah is more popular, ranked #47546 vs #47609 for Bernalee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bernalee ___

No pairings available yet.

Shielah ___

  • Shielah Marie
  • Shielah Ann
  • Shielah Rose
  • Shielah Grace
  • Shielah Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bernalee

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If you choose Shielah

Brigid Colleen Siobhan Maeve

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bernalee or Shielah more popular?

Shielah is more popular, ranked #47546 compared to Bernalee at #47609 in the United States.

What do Bernalee and Shielah mean?

Shielah means "blind (from Latin caecus)" (Latin via Irish origin).

Are Bernalee and Shielah boy or girl names?

Bernalee is primarily a girl name. Shielah is primarily a girl name.

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