Girl · #3,430 in 2026

Shielda

Name: Popularity of the name Shielda in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shielda, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,430

Peak Rank

#3,430 (1946)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1943

First Year

1946

Last Year

1946

Peak Year

#3430

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shielda

Shielda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1943, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1946, when 9 Shieldas were born — ranking #3,430 that year. As of 2026, Shielda ranks #3,430 for baby girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 14 Shieldas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Shielda

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

Shoulda
Shield
Sheila
Shields
Sheela
Shila
Shelta
Sheilah
Shielder
Sheelah
Shielded
Shielding

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shielda

What does the name Shielda mean?

Shielda is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1943. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shielda in 2026?

In 2026, Shielda ranks #3,430 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Shielda most popular?

Shielda reached its peak popularity in 1946, ranking #3,430 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Shielda a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shielda is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Shielda?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shielda include Florestine, Geanie, Llona. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shielda

Shielda is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1943 and has accumulated 14 births in the dataset. Shielda's peak popularity came in 1946 when it ranked #3,430. Use the chart and map above to compare Shielda'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.