Shelea, pronounced /ˈʃiːliə/, is an uncommon female given name of American origin. It is believed to have been created by its parents as a unique variation of the more traditional names such as Sheila and Shelia. The name Shelea consists of two distinct elements: 'Shel' which may be associated with the Old English word 'scylf', meaning shield, and 'ea' which could be connected to the Old English word 'eagum', meaning eyes. Thus, the name Shelea can be interpreted as having a potential meaning related to protection or guardianship.
The name Shelea has seen steady usage between 1973 and 1986, with a spike of 7 births in 1986. However, it has not been as popular since then, with only one recorded birth in 1998. Overall, there have been 32 babies named Shelea from 1973 to 1998.