Sheila Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sheila Name at a Glance

Name	Sheila
Meaning	Variant of Celia: From the Latin Caelia, which is a feminine form of the Roman clan name Caelius, meaning heavenly, or of the heavens. Also a variant or dimintitive of Cecilia. Famous bearer: British actress Dame Celia Johnson'.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Sheila Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sheila means “Variant of Celia: From the Latin Caelia, which is a feminine form of the Roman clan name Caelius, meaning heavenly, or of the heavens. Also a variant or dimintitive of Cecilia. Famous bearer: British actress Dame Celia Johnson”. 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 Latin origin. Browse more Latin 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.