Shea
Shea: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃeɪ/
Meaning and origin of Shea
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Anglicised from Irish Ó Séaghdha.
How popular is Shea?
Since 1880, 12,565 girls and 8,537 boys in the U.S. have been named Shea (60% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #698 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #530 in 1986. In 2025, 312 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Shea
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Shea
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Shea FAQ
What does the name Shea mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname. Anglicised from Irish Ó Séaghdha.
What is the origin of the name Shea?
Shea is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Shea?
Since 1880, 12,565 girls and 8,537 boys in the U.S. have been named Shea (60% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #698 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #530 in 1986. In 2025, 312 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Shea a boy or girl name?
Shea is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (12,565 girls and 8,537 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.