NAME PROFILE
Sheela
Derived from African roots meaning 'the river that swallows all rivers' or associated with Arabic roots meaning 'shining' and 'radiant.' This name reflects a person with a powerful, magnetic personality and a bright, illuminating spirit that draws others in.
Key Stats
| Total births | 679 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1986 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1975 |
| Most recent | 1991 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 88%NY — 12%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Zyir Gordon (Collegiate Basketball Star) · Zyir Hill (Championship Track Athlete) · Zyir Cooper (Standout Collegiate Football Player) · Zyir Williams (Regional Athletic Champion) · Zyir Ross (Emerging Creative Artist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ZyZee
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