Sheleta is a unique and distinctive female name of English origin, with variations like Shelita.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1983 (#10,275)
Babies in 1983
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#5,161 in 1975
First recorded
1974
Meaning of Sheleta
Sheleta is a female name with English origin. This name has variations, including Shelita. Sheleta had some popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 11 per year. Although it is not as commonly used today, Sheleta carries a unique charm and can be a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name for their baby girl.
How to pronounce Sheleta
English
Pronounced shuh-LEE-tuh/ʃəˈliːtə/
Popularity of Sheleta in the U.S.
Sheleta was last recorded in the U.S. in 1983, ranked #10,275 with 5 babies. It peaked at #5,161 in 1975. It first appears in the records in 1974.
Girls named Sheleta (left scale)
Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
