Sheila

blind, heavenly

GenderGirlOriginIrishSay itSHEE-laPopularityVintage classic
Pronounced SHEE-la

About the name Sheila

Sheila is the popular anglicized form of Sile, once one of the most common Irish girls' names worldwide. It has a timeless, friendly charm.

Down-to-earth and friendly, easy to feel close to instantly.

Fun fact

Sheila became so common in Ireland that it was once used generically as slang for an Irish woman.

Nicknames for Sheila

Shel

Variations

Famous people named Sheila

  • Sheila E. (musician)

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