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Cheila

Girl

Meaning of Cheila: Portuguese: 'blind'

Cheila is a girl's name most strongly associated with Portuguese naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice.

US rank 2025

Not in the US top list

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

121

First recorded 1978 · peak 2002

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 7 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 5 babies1986: 0 babies1987: 0 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 5 babies1990: 0 babies19901991: 5 babies1992: 8 babies1993: 6 babies1994: 8 babies1995: 0 babies1996: 6 babies1997: 0 babies1998: 0 babies1999: 5 babies2000: 6 babies20002001: 8 babies2002: 11 babies2003: 0 babies2004: 0 babies2005: 10 babies2006: 0 babies2007: 6 babies2008: 8 babies2009: 0 babies2010: 5 babies20102011: 7 babies2012: 0 babies2013: 0 babies2014: 0 babies2015: 0 babies2016: 0 babies2017: 0 babies2018: 0 babies2019: 0 babies2020: 0 babies20202021: 0 babies2022: 0 babies2023: 0 babies2024: 0 babies2025: 0 babies
US babies named Cheila per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 11.

Gender split

0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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