Sheila Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sheila Name at a Glance

Name	Sheila
Meaning	Irish variant of Celia, from Celius, a Roman clan name. Also a form of Cecilia: blind.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Sheila Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sheila means “Irish variant of Celia, from Celius, a Roman clan name. Also a form of Cecilia: blind”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Sheila Name Origin

Our database records Sheila under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Sheila a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Sheila is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Sheila

When considering Sheila for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.