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Seila
Pronounced SAY-lah /ˈseɪ.lə/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Sheila/Sheyla, an Irish form of Cecilia (Latin, 'blind; of the Caecilius family'), popular in Spanish-speaking countries. The Sei- spelling is modern; routes uncertain.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Seila respells Sheila/Sheyla, from Cecilia. The Sei- spelling reads modern and soft, especially in Spanish-speaking families; as a variant its route is uncertain, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'SAY-lah').
It appears only rarely in this spelling. Rare, soft, and modern.
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What does the name Seila mean?
Seila is a spelling of Sheila/Sheyla, an Irish form of Cecilia ('blind'); the styling is modern, so its route is a little uncertain, which we note.
How do you pronounce Seila?
It's said SAY-lah /ˈseɪ.lə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Seila a boy or girl name?
Seila is a girl's name.
How popular is Seila?
Seila is a rare name in the U.S.