How Many People Are Named Shelina?

Complete statistics for the name Shelina: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Shelina
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Shelina, a very rare female name, is held by just 409 people in the US today, making up 1 in 807,096 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1973 with 25 births, showing its stable presence over decades.

~409
Living in US
1 in 807,096
Americans
1973
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative Confident
5
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

13,890
Worldwide Bearers
#48,890
Global Rank
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
10,631
🇺🇸 United States
644
🇬🇧 England
601
🇮🇳 India
509
🇨🇦 Canada
434
🇨🇩 DR Congo
178
🇮🇩 Indonesia
135
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
130
🇵🇭 Philippines
102
🇿🇦 South Africa
93

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
409 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
5
Would be under 30 (1%)
416
Would be 30–60 (98%)
5
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 426 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: 1973

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
41
Modern Appeal
59
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Shelina Through the Generations

Shelina has seen a steady presence through the generations, with its peak year being 1973 when 25 babies were given this name. Today, there are 409 people named Shelina living in the United States, with most of them falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests that Shelina is a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities, maintaining a timeless appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

✨ Similar Names to Shelina

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shelina's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Shelina

How Many People Have the Name Shelina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 409 people in the United States currently share the name Shelina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 807,096 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shelina a Common or Rare Name?

Shelina 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.

What Does the Name Shelina Mean?

Shelina means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Shelina in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Shelina Most Popular?

The name Shelina reached peak popularity in 1973, with 25 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 Shelina?

Approximately 409 people named Shelina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 426. That works out to roughly 1 in 807,096 Americans.

Is Shelina a rare name?

Shelina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 807,096 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shelina mean?

Shelina means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Shelina more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shelina are male and 100% are female.

When was Shelina most popular?

Shelina peaked in 1973 with 25 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US409
All-Time Births426
1 in X1 in 807,096
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age45
Peak Year1973
World Rank#48,890
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.