Shelia Name Popularity and Statistics
Shelia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Shelia?
Shelia is spelled S-H-E-L-I-A. The name has 6 letters.
Shelia Popularity in 2023
Rank#12,197
Recorded Births7
- Girls usage rose 46 places to #12,197 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2022.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Shelia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1999 through 2023. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Girls | 7 | #12,197 |
| 2022 | Girls | 7 | #12,243 |
| 2021 | Girls | 9 | #10,292 |
| 2020 | Girls | 11 | #8,953 |
| 2019 | Girls | 7 | #12,448 |
| 2017 | Girls | 16 | #7,092 |
| 2016 | Girls | 12 | #8,875 |
| 2015 | Girls | 11 | #9,481 |
| 2014 | Girls | 10 | #10,129 |
| 2013 | Girls | 8 | #11,969 |
| 2012 | Girls | 8 | #12,199 |
| 2011 | Girls | 8 | #12,153 |
| 2010 | Girls | 13 | #8,701 |
| 2009 | Girls | 19 | #6,811 |
| 2008 | Girls | 12 | #9,476 |
| 2007 | Girls | 12 | #9,539 |
| 2006 | Girls | 16 | #7,482 |
| 2005 | Girls | 13 | #8,330 |
| 2004 | Girls | 28 | #4,707 |
| 2003 | Girls | 14 | #7,580 |
| 2002 | Girls | 22 | #5,254 |
| 2001 | Girls | 28 | #4,321 |
| 2000 | Girls | 26 | #4,527 |
| 1999 | Girls | 27 | #4,201 |
When Was Shelia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1959 · Girls
2,283 recorded births
National rank #170
1962 · Girls
2,271 recorded births
National rank #173
1960 · Girls
2,256 recorded births
National rank #177
1957 · Girls
2,093 recorded births
National rank #180
Where Shelia Ranked Highest in 1999
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #2,500 | 5 |