Girl · #14,121 in 2026

Shelea

Sheléa Melody Frazier also known as Sheléa is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Her 2014 track "I'll Never Let You Go" peaked at 23 on Billboard's Adult R&B chart. She is mentored by Stevie Wonder, and is a protégée of Quincy Jones. Sheléa portrays gospel singer Dorinda Clark Cole in the 2020 Lifetime biopic The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel.

Current Rank
#14,121
Peak Rank
#8,523 (1986)
Total Babies
32
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1973
First Year
1998
Last Year
1986
Peak Year
#8523
Peak Rank
32
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Shelea

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Sheléa Melody Frazier also known as Sheléa is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Her 2014 track "I'll Never Let You Go" peaked at 23 on Billboard's Adult R&B chart. She is mentored by Stevie Wonder, and is a protégée of Quincy Jones. Sheléa portrays gospel singer Dorinda Clark Cole in the 2020 Lifetime biopic The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel.

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The Story of Shelea

Shelea first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1973, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 7 Sheleas were born — ranking #8,523 that year. As of 2026, Shelea ranks #14,121 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 32 Sheleas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Shelea

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shelea is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shelea

What does the name Shelea mean?
Sheléa Melody Frazier also known as Sheléa is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Her 2014 track "I'll Never Let You Go" peaked at 23 on Billboard's Adult R&B chart. She is mentored by Stevie Wonder, and is a protégée of Quincy Jones. Sheléa portrays gospel singer Dorinda Clark Cole in the 2020 Lifetime biopic The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel.
How popular is Shelea in 2026?
In 2026, Shelea ranks #14,121 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Shelea most popular?
Shelea reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #8,523 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Shelea a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Shelea is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Shelea?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shelea include Paricia, Ketia, Minica. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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Paricia
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Ketia
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Minica
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Mariadelourdes
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Amelinda
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Jamiela
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Ramone
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Yokasta
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About the name Shelea

Shelea is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 32 births in the dataset. Shelea's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #8,523. Use the chart and map above to compare Shelea's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.