Why Sheila Rocks?
What secrets hide behind “Sheila” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!
The name “Sheila” is of Latin origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.
Your name in reverse order is “Aliehs.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Aheisl.’ How do you pronounce that?
Secret Meaning of Sheila
The true meaning of ‘Sheila’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Sheila is a name that hints you are a humanitarian and generous individual. Turning our world to be a better place to live fascinates you. Use your creative and artistic talents to promote a cause. You are elegant, sophisticated, and stylish in appearance and behavior.
Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.
When people hear the name Sheila, they perceive you as someone who is full of life, uplifting, inspiring, and even charming. You are the life of the party with your lively, intelligent, and witty personality. Others will find you as strikingly attractive and like being the center of attention. You look younger than your age and love beautiful clothes and pieces of jewelry. You have a good sense of humor.
You are a smoothie – a real charmer! You tend to have dramatic reactions when you feel things deeply. Your kind nature allows you to work well with others. You are inclined to experience many emotional ups and downs.
Your most likely vocation: artist, dramatist, writer, actor, painter, designer, lecturer, religious zealot, composer, publisher, restaurateur, entertainer, surgeon, tourism director.
Lucky colors: Red, pink, crimson, and other deep shades of red
Lucky gem(s): Bloodstone, garnet, ruby
Lucky day(s): Monday and Friday
Lucky botanicals: Garlic, broom, nettle, onion, wormwood, leeks, mustard seed, pepper
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Hey Sheila! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from the letters in your first name? Check your answers here: Word scramble SHEILA. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Is The Name Sheila Popular?
“Sheila” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Utah as reported in the 1978 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 10 babies in Utah have the same name as you in 1978. A total of 1,421 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2018, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1962 with a total of 8,779 babies. That’s a lot of baby Sheilas.
Since 1880 up to 2018, the name “Sheila” was recorded 238,674 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2019, that’s more than enough Sheilas to occupy the country of Sao Tome and Principe with an estimated population of 213,379.
The name first appeared in the year 1907 and given to nine newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1942 with a rank of #94 nationwide and was registered 2,973 times as a baby girl’s name. Sheila became a popular girl’s name in the state of North Dakota in the year 1965. It ranked #19 with 51 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1942 in the state of New York with 574 baby girls.
This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of Montana for 37 years from 1936 to 1973 (may not be consecutive). It’s also popular in the states of Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York for 37 years (may not be consecutive).
For the past five decades (1969 to 2018), the name “Sheila” was recorded 50,217 times in the SSA database.
What’s Next?
Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.
Sheila, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.
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