What does the name Shea mean?

The name Shea means "Admirable, hawk".

What is the origin of the name Shea?

Shea is a name of Gaelic origin.

In 2023, 200 babies were named Shea in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Shea is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 200 →

All-Time Total: 12,363

Peak Year: 2005

Shea is an Irish surname turned unisex given name. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Séaghdha, meaning "hawk-like" or "admirable."

Girl names closely related to Shea

Reilly Serafina Giavanna Francesca Giuliana Giada Carmela Milania

Boy names closely related to Shea

Vincenzo Eamon Giuseppe Seamus Rocco Cian Carmine Francesco

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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