How Many People Are Named Sheela?
Complete statistics for the name Sheela: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sheela, a very rare female name, is held by just 619 people in the US, making up 1 in 532,941 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1988 with 27 births and has since remained stable, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 5 are known for their adventurous spirit and desire for freedom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 52All 679 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1988Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sheela Through the Generations
Over the decades, Sheela has maintained a steady presence, with its peak occurring in 1988 when 27 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Sheela are middle-aged, with 64% falling within the 30-60 age range. Interestingly, the name's distribution across different age groups shows a slight preference for those born around the late '60s and early '70s, indicating a generation where Sheela was particularly popular.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Sheela
Sheela is a Hindi Indian popular feminine given name, which means "character" and "good conduct".…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sheela's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Sheela
How Many People Have the Name Sheela?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 619 people in the United States currently share the name Sheela. That works out to roughly 1 in every 532,941 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sheela a Common or Rare Name?
Sheela is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sheela in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sheela Most Popular?
The name Sheela reached peak popularity in 1988, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Sheela?
Approximately 619 people named Sheela live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 679. That works out to roughly 1 in 532,941 Americans.
Is Sheela a rare name?
Sheela is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 532,941 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sheela mean?
The meaning and origin of Sheela are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Sheela more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sheela are male and 100% are female.
When was Sheela most popular?
Sheela peaked in 1988 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.