Sheleta
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Sheleta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 42 babies have been named Sheleta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sheleta is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,054 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,054
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"ebony wood; deep black beauty"
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American origin
"modern coinage"
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"sheath, layer of the soul"
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"great, mighty, large"
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"here she is, present"
#61,026 in US
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About the Name Sheleta
Sheleta is a girl name .
Sheleta is currently ranked #61,054 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sheleta include She, Shel, Shely, Shelie, Eta, Etay, Etaie, Shy, Shie, and Shekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sheleta include Shelby, Shelly . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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