59
Cheerfulness
53
Morality
53
Health
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
39▼
Morality
53
Health
53
Warmth
49
Cheerfulness
59▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
32
Sheila Name Personality
Sheila sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With notably high cheerfulness (59/100) with moderate morality associations (53/100), Sheila creates a well-rounded first impression. These perception scores are based on US psychology research into how names shape the first impressions we form about people.
Community Ratings
Classic7.0
Mature5.9
Formal6.5
Upper Class6.1
Urban3.6
Wholesome7.1
Strong5.7
Refined7.3
Strange5.1
Simple7.3
Serious6.7
Nerdy6.1
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 151 ratings.
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Famous People Named Sheila
- Sheila E.Percussionist and singer, Prince collaborator
- Sheila Jackson LeeU.S. Congresswoman from Texas
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sheila
What does the name Sheila say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Sheila scores highest in Cheerfulness (59/100) and lowest in Success (39/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in cheerfulness and low in success.
Is Sheila a girl name?▾
Sheila is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (39), Warmth (49), Morality (53), Health (53), and Cheerfulness (59).
What is the Success rating for the name Sheila?▾
Sheila has a Success rating of 39 out of 100, which is considered low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Sheila sound?▾
Sheila has a Warmth rating of 49 out of 100, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Sheila compare to other names?▾
Sheila's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness at 59/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Sheila with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Sheila?▾
Notable people named Sheila include Sheila E. and Sheila Jackson Lee. Name Halo lists 2 famous Sheilas with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.