Shiela Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Shiela

"Shiela is a given name"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1970 👥 4,408 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Shiela is a given name
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
4,408
Life Path
Number 9

📖 What Does Shiela Mean?

Shiela is a given name. People with that name include:Shiela Grant Duff (1913–2004), British author, journalist and foreign correspondent Shiela Makoto, Zimbabwean association football defender Shiela Marie Pineda, Filipino volleyball player Shiela Mehra, Indian gynaecologist Shiela Valderrama, Filipino musical theater actress

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Shiela is a given name. People with that name include:Shiela Grant Duff (1913–2004), British author, journalist and foreign correspondent Shiela Makoto, Zimbabwean association football defender Shiela Marie Pineda, Filipino volleyball player Shiela Mehra, Indian gynaecologist Shiela Valderrama, Filipino musical theater actress

Root Element
Shiela
Core Meaning
"Shiela is a given name"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Shiela

S 1
H 8
I 9
E 5
L 3
A 1
SUM 9
9
Life Path
Compassion & Idealism
6
Soul Urge
Nurturing & Responsibility
3
Personality
Creativity & Expression

Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.

📊 Shiela in Numbers

4,408 US bearers
1970 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Shiela" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Shiela is a given name".

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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)

~4,408 people named Shiela in the US. Peaked in 1970 with 216 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Shiela?

The Life Path number for Shiela is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 3.

Is Shiela a boy or girl name?

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

How many people are named Shiela in the US?

Approximately 4,408 people in the United States are named Shiela. The name peaked in 1970 with 216 recorded uses.

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