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The name Sheila has its roots in Irish culture, derived from the name Síle, which ultimately comes from the Hebrew Jacob, meaning 'supplanter'. It has evolved through historical forms and is often associated with the meaning 'gift from God'. The name does not have a biblical background. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century and is currently viewed as a classic and warm name. Notable people with this name include Sheila E., Sheila Jackson Lee, and Sheila Hancock.

The name Sheila is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sheila has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sheila' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3199th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1994th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2814th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9366th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 743rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 152nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 61st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 95th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 344th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 904th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1786th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sheila' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.