Samantha vs Sheila
Comparing Samantha and Sheila? Both are popular picks for parents in 2026. Samantha ranks in the Top 250 tier and traces to Aramaic naming roots (meaning "Listener"). Sheila sits in the Top 250 tier with Latin origins (meaning "Heavenly").
Samantha
- Meaning: Listener
- Origin: Aramaic
- Popularity (2026): Top 250
- Full Samantha name page
Sheila
- Meaning: Heavenly
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity (2026): Top 250
- Full Sheila name page
Which name is more popular: Samantha or Sheila?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Samantha ranks higher (Top 250) than Sheila (Top 250).