Sheila Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Sheila means beauty and grace.
Meaning of the Name Sheila
Sheila is a feminine name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Irish name Síle, which is a variant of Cecilia. The name Síle came to Ireland from the Norman name Cecilia during the medieval period. Sheila has a sweet and melodic sound, and it carries connotations of beauty and grace. It is a popular name in Ireland and other English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Sheila
The popularity for the name Sheila peaked in popularity in the year 1962 with 8,774 births, which ranked number 100 out of 10,991 unique names for that year. Sheila had the most female births in 1962 with 8,774, which ranked number 52 out of 7,588 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1962 with 29, which ranked number 1,454 out of 4,628 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Sheila has declined over the last ten years from 145 births to 127 births, a decline of -12.41%. Among females, Sheila has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 145 births to 127 births, a decline of -12.41%.
Nationwide Popularity of Sheila
- 20 Year Trend of Sheila: -62.65%
- 10 Year Trend of Sheila: -12.41%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Sheila: -12.41%
Popularity of Sheila by State
Among females, Sheila was most popular in Northeastern states with 19 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 17 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Sheila. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 1460 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1533 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 923 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 860 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1231 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1016 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1014 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 2419 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Sheila
- Total Births of Sheila: 125 (-1.32%)
- Female Births of Sheila: 125 (-1.32%)
Given the downward trend of Sheila over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.32% decrease in total births, for a total of 125 births in 2024. For Females, births for Sheila have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 125 female births in 2024, a decrease of -1.32%.