Shelia

Girl's name

Shelia is an anglicized form of the Irish name Síle, which is a variant of the name Cecilia. It has Latin origins and means "blind" or "sixth".

Meaning Blind
Origin Latin
Peak year 1959

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Shelia E. - Musician, drummer, and singer.
  • Shelia Johnson - Co-founder of BET.
  • Shelia Jackson Lee - U.S. Congresswoman.
  • Shelia Larken - Actress known for "The X-Files."
  • Shelia Oliver - Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey.

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