Sheila
SHEE-lə
What it means
Heavenly, Irish form of Cecilia
Language
Irish
Culture
Irish;Gaelic
Religion
Christian
Style era
modern
Themes
Irish · mid-century
Popularity over time
Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.
Nicknames & variants
Common nicknames
SheSheils
Alternate spellings
ShelaghShielaSheilah
In other languages
Síle (Irish)Cecilia (Latin)
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Sheila E. (musician)
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Sheila Hancock (actress)