Sheila

Pronunciation: [ sh-EEL-uh ]

Boy Name #11,692 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sheila is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-EEL-uh.

Parents who love the name Sheila often also consider Shirley, Sherman, Shirley .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #11,692
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Sheikh #4989

Nicknames

She Shy Sheie Sheiie

Also a Girl Name

Sheila is also used as a girl name, ranked #2010.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sheila

Is Sheila a boy or girl name?

Sheila is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #11692. As a girl name, it is ranked #2010. Sheila is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Sheila?

Sheila is pronounced sh-EEL-uh.

How popular is the name Sheila?

Sheila is currently ranked #11692 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Sheila?

Common nicknames for Sheila include She, Shy, Sheie, and Sheiie.

Is Sheila a common or rare name?

Sheila is an uncommon name, ranked #11692 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Shy, Sheie, and Sheiie. 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.