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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Sheyla — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Shey|Sheyli
CelticGirl↑↑ Surging

Sheyla

SHAY-luh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#1903
↑↑ Surging
#1903
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 24
Peak rank
#1895 in 2022
5yr change
+338 ranks
Birth frequency
2.9 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1903 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Sheyla

Popularity score: 24  ·  SSA Rank: #1903

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+338 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticScottishGirl2-syllableGaelic RootNatureEtherealModernUncommonFairy/MythologyRising TrendRomantic Aesthetic
Character
mystical, otherworldly presence
STRONG
High confidence

Sheyla is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1903 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +338 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1903 · rare
Sheyla at a Glance
Meaning:From Scottish Gaelic, a feminine variant of Shea meaning 'fairy fort' or 'from the fairy hill'; associated with mystical Celtic heritage
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#1895 in 2022
5yr change:+338 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
ShaylaShea◈ShylaSiennaIslaSkyla
Similar Style
SaoirseAilani◈CiaraOrlaMaeveSiobhan
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Sheyla
Finn◈LiamCillian◈CaoimheAoifeRowan◈Declan◈Niamh
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Ciara
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Maeve
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→ Stable
Siobhan
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Sheyla illustration
Name Intelligence
Sheyla · Overview
Summary

Sheyla is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1903 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Sheyla scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 338 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature · Romantic character
Sheyla carries a ethereal, warm, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Sheyla is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
sheyla.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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