Shelia Smith

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Shelia Smith — English
67K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Shelia Smith is a name that combines English origins. The first name Shelia is a feminine given name of English origin. Shelia is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Shelia Burrell (born 1972), retired American heptathlete Shelia Conover (born 1963), American sprint canoeist Shelia Eddy (born 1995), American convicted of murder Shelia Goss (born 1968), American author, freelance writer, and screenwriter Shelia Guberman (born 1930), Russian scientist in computer science, nuclear physics, geology, geophysics, medicine, and perception Shelia Jordan, the Mayor of Galway from 1977 to 1978 Shelia P. The surname Smith: Smith is an occupational surname originating in England. It is the most prevalent surname in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and the fifth most common surname in Ireland. In America, the surname Smith is particularly prevalent among those of English, Scottish, and Irish descent, but is also a common surname among African-Americans, which can be attributed either to African slaves having been given the surname of their masters, or to being an occupational name, as some southern African-Americans took this surname to reflect their or their father's trade. Shelia is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 67K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Shelia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Shelia

English

Shelia is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Shelia Burrell (born 1972), retired American heptathlete Shelia Conover (born 1963), American sprint canoeist Shelia Eddy (born 1995), American convicted of murder Shelia Goss (born 1968), American author, freelance writer, and screenwriter Shelia Guberman (born 1930), Russian scientist in computer science, nuclear physics, geology, geophysics, medicine, and perception Shelia Jordan, the Mayor of Galway from 1977 to 1978 Shelia P.

Surname: Smith

Meaning: metalworker, blacksmith

Irish

Smith is an occupational surname originating in England. It is the most prevalent surname in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and the fifth most common surname in Ireland. In America, the surname Smith is particularly prevalent among those of English, Scottish, and Irish descent, but is also a common surname among African-Americans, which can be attributed either to African slaves having been given the surname of their masters, or to being an occupational name, as some southern African-Americans took this surname to reflect their or their father's trade.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Shelia is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Shelia by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Shelia Smith

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Shelia Smith:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Shelia?
The first name Shelia originates from English. Shelia is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Shelia Burrell (born 1972), retired American heptathlete Shelia Conover (born 1963), American sprint canoeist Shelia Eddy (born 1995), American convicted of murder Shelia Goss (born 1968), American author, freelance writer, and screenwriter Shelia Guberman (born 1930), Russian scientist in computer science, nuclear physics, geology, geophysics, medicine, and perception Shelia Jordan, the Mayor of Galway from 1977 to 1978 Shelia P.
When was Shelia most popular?
The name Shelia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Smith?
The surname Smith originates from Irish. Smith is an occupational surname originating in England. It is the most prevalent surname in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and the fifth most common surname in Ireland. In America, the surname Smith is particularly prevalent among those of English, Scottish, and Irish descent, but is also a common surname among African-Americans, which can be attributed either to African slaves having been given the surname of their masters, or to being an occupational name, as some southern African-Americans took this surname to reflect their or their father's trade.
What are the origins of the name Shelia Smith?
The name Shelia Smith combines two different traditions: the first name Shelia has English roots, while the surname Smith originates from Irish.
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