Sheila
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sheila
Sheila
Sheila is an irish girl's name meaning "An Irish feminine name derived from Cecilia. It is often interpreted to mean little mountain.".
Parents who choose Sheila pick a girl name from the irish tradition, meaning "An Irish feminine name derived from Cecilia. It is often interpreted to mean little mountain.". It has 2 syllables.
- Origin
- irish
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
An Irish feminine name derived from Cecilia. It is often interpreted to mean little mountain.
Popularity
Quick answers about Sheila
What does Sheila mean?
Sheila is a girl name of irish origin meaning "An Irish feminine name derived from Cecilia. It is often interpreted to mean little mountain.".
Is Sheila a rare name?
Yes. Sheila does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Names with a similar meaning to Sheila
Sheila means "An Irish feminine name derived from Cecilia. It is often interpreted to mean little mountain." — these names share that spirit.
Questions parents ask about Sheila
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