How Many People Are Named Sheyla?

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

Sheyla
Very Rare
Spanish

Sheyla, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 80,121 Americans today. With only 4,119 people named Sheyla alive in the US, it stands out as a genuinely modern choice, with 88% under 30.

~4,119
Living in US
1 in 80,121
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
7
Life Path Number

People with the life-path number 7 are often seen as deep thinkers and seekers of knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,119
Worldwide Bearers
#29,509
Global Rank
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
476
🇧🇴 Bolivia
449
🇨🇱 Chile
220
🇨🇴 Colombia
205
🇺🇾 Uruguay
141
🇷🇺 Russia
138
🇭🇹 Haiti
78
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
78
🇵🇹 Portugal
74
🇵🇾 Paraguay
57

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
4,119 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
3,656
Would be under 30 (88%)
506
Would be 30–60 (12%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 4,162 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: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
5

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

📜 Sheyla Through the Generations

Sheyla peaked in popularity in 2006 with 309 births, marking a high point for this name's adoption. Today, the average age of those named Sheyla is 19, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. The majority of Sheyla's bearers, 3,656 individuals, fall under the age of 30, indicating a strong association with younger demographics.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 958
Texas 603
New York 380
Florida 260
New Jersey 215
Arizona 88
North Carolina 79
Illinois 69
Georgia 68
Tennessee 21

✨ Similar Names to Sheyla

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sheyla's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Sheyla

How Many People Have the Name Sheyla?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,119 people in the United States currently share the name Sheyla. That works out to roughly 1 in every 80,121 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sheyla a Common or Rare Name?

Sheyla 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 Sheyla Mean?

Sheyla means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Sheyla Most Popular?

The name Sheyla reached peak popularity in 2006, with 309 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Sheyla?

Approximately 4,119 people named Sheyla live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,162. That works out to roughly 1 in 80,121 Americans.

Is Sheyla a rare name?

Sheyla is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 80,121 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sheyla mean?

Sheyla means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Sheyla more male or female?

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

When was Sheyla most popular?

Sheyla peaked in 2006 with 309 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US4,119
All-Time Births4,162
1 in X1 in 80,121
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2006
World Rank#29,509
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.