Sheetal is of Indian origin, meaning 'star' in Sanskrit. It's a unisex name, but is more commonly used for girls. The name Sheetal can also be found in other cultures, such as among the Parsees, where it means 'cool'. This name is often associated with grace and beauty, much like its namesake, the star.
The name Sheetal experienced varying popularity over the years, with a significant spike in usage from 1976 to 1983, during which it peaked at 22 births in 1981. After the late 1980s, its usage declined steadily and consistently until the early 2000s, with the most recent reported births occurring in 2003. Overall, there were a total of 251 babies named Sheetal between 1972 and 2003.