Sheela Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Sheela

"Sheela is a Hindi Indian popular feminine given name, which means "character" and "good conduct""

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1988 👥 679 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Sheela is a Hindi Indian popular feminine given name, which means "character" and "good conduct"
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
679
Life Path
Number 5

📖 What Does Sheela Mean?

Sheela is a Hindi Indian popular feminine given name, which means "character" and "good conduct".

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Sheela is a Hindi Indian popular feminine given name, which means "character" and "good conduct".

Root Element
Sheela
Core Meaning
"Sheela is a Hindi Indian popular feminine given name, which means "character" and "good conduct""
Language

🔢 Numerology of Sheela

S 1
H 8
E 5
E 5
L 3
A 1
SUM 5
5
Life Path
Freedom & Adventure
11
Soul Urge
Intuition & Insight
3
Personality
Creativity & Expression

Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.

📊 Sheela in Numbers

679 US bearers
1988 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Sheela" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Sheela is a Hindi Indian popular feminine given name, which means "character" and "good conduct"".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~679 people named Sheela in the US. Peaked in 1988 with 27 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Sheela?

The Life Path number for Sheela is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 3.

Is Sheela a boy or girl name?

Sheela is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Sheela in the US?

Approximately 679 people in the United States are named Sheela. The name peaked in 1988 with 27 recorded uses.

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