What origin is the name Shelah?

Shelah comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Shelah a popular name?

Shelah is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Shelah?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Shelah — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Shelah

Q: Is Shelah a rare name?

Yes. Shelah does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shelah

Shelah

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Shelah is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A male name of Hebrew origin. The name refers to one that breaks, unties, or undresses.".

The meaning of Shelah is "A male name of Hebrew origin. The name refers to one that breaks, unties, or undresses." — a boy name of hebrew origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.