US Popularity:12090
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:Blind; Heavenly
Don’t turn a blind eye to this unique name! Shelagh is a feminine name of both Latin and Irish origin. In Latin, the name is a respelling of Sheila, which in turn derives from Cecelia, giving it the meaning of “blind.” The name is also rooted in Irish, and is an anglicized version of Síle, meaning “heavenly.” Its original spelling and soft pronunciation is sure to be a heavenly choice for baby. Plus, with nicknames like Shay, Shell, or Lala, your little cherub will always be noticed.

Shelagh Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1999
#24370
in 1999
- 4854
from 1996
In comparison to the previous year's data
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