Holding steady, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Sheyli since 2002
Babies named Sheyli per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 77 |
| 2020s | 85 |
Meaning & origin
Sheyli is a rare, modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2002. It reached its highest rank of 7,885th in 2023, when approximately 1 in 123,636 girls received the name. The name has shown stable usage in the 2020s, with no significant upward or downward trend. Geographically, it has been most common in New York. As a contemporary coinage, Sheyli lacks deep historical roots, but its soft, melodic sound and resemblance to more established names like Shayla and Sheila may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar choice.
Sheyli is a modern coinage, likely a phonetic variant of names like Shayla or Sheila, combined with the fashionable -li suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2002 and remains rare, with limited historical or cultural background beyond its recent emergence.
Where Sheyli is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Shayli, Sheylee
Sibling names for Sheyli
Names that share Sheyli's style, for a brother or sister.
