Total births
435
Girls' name · since 1943
Sheliah
Since 1943, U.S. Social Security records show 435 babies named Sheliah, peaking in 1955. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 435
- total births
- 1943–2004
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Sheliah sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 435 recorded since 1943.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sheliah has been recorded 435 times among girls since 1943, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1943 to 2004.
- 435 total births
- 1943–2004 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
435 girls have been named Sheliah since 1943, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2004.
- 435
- total births
- 1943–2004
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Sheliah was born in this single decade.
1955
Single peak year
52 babies were named Sheliah in 1955 - its busiest year on record.
Sheliah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sheliah's SSA record in two at 1961 and the more recent half accounts for 32% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 68%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1945, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1955 peak of 52, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sheliah at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1955
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1943
Sheliah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1943–2004
- Peak year (1955)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Sheliah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Sheliah's strongest decade.
238 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Sheliah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 38
1940s
38 births
- 1950s
1950s
238 births
- 1960s
1960s
102 births
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1980s 18
1980s
18 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 238 births (55% of all-time use).
Sheliah by state
Where Sheliah concentrates geographically, total births since 1943
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 13 | 3.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 12 | 2.8% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 11 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 7 | 1.6% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 6 | 1.4% |
Tennessee share of Sheliah's total US births 3.0%
Even split
13 of 435 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sheliah? ▼
Since 1943, Social Security records show 435 babies named Sheliah. The most recent recorded year was 2004. Its busiest year on record was 1955, with 52 births.
When was Sheliah most popular? ▼
Sheliah was most popular in the 1950s decade with 238 total births. The single peak year was 1955.
Where is Sheliah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sheliah are Tennessee (13 births), Texas (12 births), North Carolina (11 births).
How long has the name Sheliah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sheliah since 1943 -- 62 years through the most recent 2004 data.
What names are similar to Sheliah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sheila, Sherry, Shelby, Shelly, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sheliah's data
- Sheliah's decade-level peak was the 1950s (238 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Sheliahs (13 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Sheliah
Nearby Names Like Sheliah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sheliah
Sheila Girl
#2013 238,774 births
Sherry Girl
#6948 229,937 births
Shelby Girl
#658 148,830 births
Shelly Girl
#4580 84,420 births
Sherri Girl
#8493 83,667 births
Compare Sheliah side by side: Sheliah vs Sheila Sheliah vs Sherry Sheliah vs Shelby
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1943–2004 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sheliah: Baby Name Since 1943 - 435 Births, Peak 1955." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sheliah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Sheliah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.