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The name Shelia means "blind one" or "heavenly" and is of Irish origin. It is a variant of the name Sheila, which is derived from the Irish name Síle, a shortened form of the name Cecilia. In Irish mythology, Síle is also the name of a goddess who was said to be the daughter of the sea god Manannán mac Lir. In modern times, the name Shelia has become popular in the United States, particularly in the southern states. It is often used as a feminine given name and is sometimes spelled as Sheela or Sheilah. Famous people with the name Shelia include Shelia E., an American drummer and vocalist who worked with Prince, and Shelia Scott, a British aviator who was the first woman to fly solo around the world in a light aircraft.

The name Sheila is particularly popular in Ireland, Australia, and the United States.

If you like the name Shelia, you may also be interested in some names with a similar sound or style. Here are a few options:

• Sheena
• Shayla
• Sherry
• Shayna
• Shania
• Selena
• Sierra
• Shelby
• Shelly
• Sheri
• Shelley
• Sherrylyn
• Sherilyn
• Sharmila
• Shashi