Feminine dossier · first seen 1924
Sheilah
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1955
Peak births
199
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Sheilah
How many people are named Sheilah?
Based on SSA birth records through 2009, an estimated 1,464 Americans born with the name Sheilah may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 2009.
How rare is Sheilah?
Sheilah has not appeared in SSA records since 2009. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Sheilah?
The median age of a living American named Sheilah is approximately 66 years, with most bearers falling between 55 and 71 years old.
Is Sheilah still popular?
No. Sheilah is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 2009.
1924Peak 19552025
Peak year
1955
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
2,285