Like God?; shell or hollow
Shella is primarily considered a variant of Sheila, the Irish form of Cecilia, or a diminutive of Michelle. It can also be interpreted as a nature-inspired name referring to a sea shell or a topographic name for someone living near a hollow.
Less common today
Shella isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,273 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American novelist known for historical fiction
