Will my child share the name Sheila with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Sheila per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sheila in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Sheila becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Sheila is declining: down 490 places since 2020, to #3,333 in 2025. It peaked at #1,502 in 2006.

Is Sheila a good choice for a distinctive name?

Sheila is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Sheila a popular baby name in the United States?

Sheila does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Sheila is a distinctive choice, ranked #3333 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Sheila in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Sheila

Sheila has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1350 places in five years. It was most popular in 2006 at #1502 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Sheila is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Sheila in their class.