Girl name
Şeyla name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Şeyla is a two-syllable name used for girls in Türkiye. Similar-sounding names include Şeyma, meaning someone with a mole or a distinctive bodily mark, and Şeyda, meaning deeply enamored or enraptured by love. Each offers a comparison with another name that has a documented meaning.
The name Şeyla at a glance
Syllables
Şey · la
2 syllables · 5 letters · /ʃejla/
Use
Girl
2 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Similar names with known meanings
Şeyla: language and spelling facts
How to pronounce Şeyla
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃejla/ |
Is Şeyla a girl’s name?
Yes, Şeyla is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şeyla does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Seyla
Names that sound like Şeyla
Famous people named Şeyla
- Seyla Benhabib · b. 1950
- Şeyla Halis · b. 1977
FAQ about the name Şeyla
Is Şeyla a girl’s name?
Yes, Şeyla is used mostly as a girl’s name.
How many syllables does Şeyla have?
Şeyla has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Şeyla?
Şeyla does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Şeyla?
Other spellings: Seyla.
Famous people named Şeyla?
Notable people named Şeyla include Seyla Benhabib, Şeyla Halis.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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