Shelba
Below 5 births
Below 5 births
About Shelba
Shelba is a feminine name with variations like Shelby and Shelva. It likely originated as a variant of Shelby, which came from an English place name meaning 'estate on a ledge' or 'willow grove.' Shelba has Anglo-Saxon roots but remains relatively uncommon in modern usage. It gained some recognition during the mid-20th century but never achieved widespread popularity. The name has a soft, vintage quality that appeals to parents seeking something familiar yet distinctive. Shelba might be chosen to honor a family member named Shelby while giving a slightly more feminine twist to the traditional spelling.
Shelba is also given to boys.
Pronounced SHEL-ba.
As of October 2026, Shelba ranked #3939 for boys in US births in 1937 and #9050 for girls in US births in 1982 SSA, peaked at #341 for girls in 1937.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |