Sheila
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Sheila
Sheila derives from the Irish name Síle, which comes from the Old Irish name Síla, meaning "fairy woman" or "woman of the fairy folk," with roots in Celtic mythology.
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Etymology
Sheila derives from the Irish name Síle, which comes from the Old Irish name Síla, meaning "fairy woman" or "woman of the fairy folk," with roots in Celtic mythology. The name is primarily used in Irish and English-speaking cultures, particularly among Irish Catholics, and gained widespread popularity in the 20th century through Irish immigration and English-language literature.
Sheila currently ranks #2,686 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1962.
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