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Shaela

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Pronounced SHAY-luh /ˈʃeɪ.lə/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Sheila or Shayla. Sheila is the anglicized Irish Sile, itself a form of Cecilia (Latin, from a family name later linked to 'blind'). Shaela adds a fresh spelling; its own routes are not documented, so we note them as uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: Shaela is a modern respelling of Sheila or Shayla — Irish Sile behind it all (said 'SHAY-luh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Irish

MeaningA modern respelling of Sheila or Shayla. Sheila is the anglicized Irish Sile, itself a form of Cecilia (Latin, from a family name later linked to 'blind'). Shaela adds a fresh spelling; its own routes are not documented, so we note them as uncertain.

U.S. rank (2023)#17228 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,115

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shaela is a modern respelling in the Sheila/Shayla family. Sheila comes from the Irish Sile, an old Irish form of Cecilia; Shayla is itself a later American reshaping. Shaela adds another spelling to the pile, and its own route is undocumented, so we call it uncertain and say so honestly (said 'SHAY-luh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, modern, and Irish-flavoured.

Did you know? Sheila began as the Irish Sile, a form of Cecilia. Shaela is a modern American respelling of that sound — a new coat on an old name, with routes uncertain, which we note.

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Shaela — Sheila/Shayla respelling; Irish Sile behind Sheila; routes uncertain

Variations

ShaylaSheilaShaila

Nicknames

ShayElla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shaela mean?

It respells Sheila or Shayla; Sheila comes from the Irish Sile, a form of Cecilia. Shaela's own routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Shaela?

It's said SHAY-luh /ˈʃeɪ.lə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shaela a boy or girl name?

Shaela is a girl's name.

How popular is Shaela?

Shaela is a rare name for girls in the U.S.