UK girl's name
Sheyla
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "smooth and even", or "well-behaved".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sheyla is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sheyla popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 5 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2003 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Sheyla. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sheyla ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 5 girls were registered as Sheyla.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sheyla as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
5 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Sheyla mean?
The given name Sheyla has its origins in the Spanish language. It is a feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Sheila, which itself is a variant of the biblical name Shilo. The name Shilo is believed to be derived from the Hebrew word "shalom," meaning peace.
Sheyla is predominantly found in Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in Latin America and Spain. It is a popular name choice among families with Hispanic or Latino heritage. The earliest recorded instances of the name Sheyla can be traced back to the late 20th century, although the name Sheila has a longer history dating back to the Middle Ages.
While there are no direct historical references to the name Sheyla, its biblical roots in the name Shilo can be found in the Book of Genesis, where it is mentioned as the place where the Tabernacle was set up during the conquest of Canaan. The name Sheila has also been associated with various religious figures and saints throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Sheyla was Sheyla Freire, a Brazilian actress born in 1985. Another notable figure is Sheyla Hiraldo, a Dominican-American model and actress born in 1986. In the field of sports, Sheyla Castellanos is a Colombian boxer and former world champion in the super flyweight division.
Additionally, Sheyla Alvarado is a Honduran politician and activist who served as the First Lady of Honduras from 2002 to 2006. Sheyla Rojas is a Peruvian model and television personality who gained prominence in the early 2000s.
While the name Sheyla is not as widely used as some other names, it has a rich cultural heritage and has been borne by notable individuals across various fields throughout its relatively short history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sheyla over time
The chart below shows babies named Sheyla registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sheyla, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sheyla by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sheyla was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4831 | 12 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4373 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Sheyla
- Sophie 103,803
- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Sheyla: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sheyla in the UK right now?
In 2018, Sheyla was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sheyla most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 5 babies registered as Sheyla in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sheyla?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "smooth and even", or "well-behaved".
How many people are called Sheyla in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Sheyla across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.