Sheyla
- US rank
- #2,326
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #862 in 2006
78 babies were named Sheyla in the US in 2025. It has climbed 223 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Sheyla you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 20,619 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Sheyla, 78 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sheyla would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySheyla first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2006, when it reached #862.
- TrendSheyla has climbed 223 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,326. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Sheyla
Sheyla is a girl name of English and Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-yla”. US birth records list Sheyla for girls from 1970 to 2025, in 53 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2006, when it ranked #862 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,326, with 78 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.8 | 350,877 girls |
| 1980s | 8.2 | 121,507 girls |
| 1990s | 29 | 34,176 girls |
| 2000s | 107 | 9,342 girls |
| 2010s | 58 | 17,238 girls |
| 2020s | 54 | 18,479 girls |
Other spellings of Sheyla
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Sheyla
What is the origin of the name Sheyla?
Sheyla has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Sheyla a boy or girl name?
Sheyla is a girl name.
How popular is the name Sheyla?
Sheyla ranked #2,326 for US girls in 2025, given to 78 babies. Its best year was 2006 (#862).