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Sheila

The name Sheila peaked for boys at #1475 in 1962. Sheila is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

The name Sheila is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "blind".

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Sheila peaked in popularity from the 1930s to the 1960s (she reached Number 49 in 1965), along with Maureen and Colleen; parents today would probably go back to the original Cecilia or forward to Shea. 

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The name Sheila is currently ranked #992 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #50 in 1963. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in SHEILA, SHEILA, and SHEILA. Sheila is occasionally used for boys in 1989.

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