Shea Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHAY / /ʃeɪ/Irish; Hebrew
Meaning
Irish: 'admirable'; Hebrew: 'gift'
Historical & Cultural Background
Shea is a name of Irish origin, often used as a unisex name but more commonly given to girls in recent years. In Irish culture, it is derived from the surname Ó Séaghdha, which means 'descendant of Séaghdha'. The name has also been associated with Hebrew roots, where it signifies 'gift'. The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Shea has seen a steady rise in popularity for girls in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shay
- Shea
International Variants
- Sé (Irish)
- Shai (Hebrew)
Famous people named Shea
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shea was first seen in the United States in 1950. Shea has ranked as high as #1005 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Shea has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shea (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 23 | |
NJ | 20 | |
CT | 19 | |
IL | 19 | |
CA | 17 | |
PA | 16 | |
MA | 14 | |
AZ | 8 | |
NC | 6 | |
TX | 6 | |
VA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1950 | 7 |
1951 | 7 |
1953 | 6 |
1955 | 8 |
1956 | 8 |
1957 | 9 |
1958 | 8 |
1959 | 11 |
1960 | 13 |
1961 | 13 |
1962 | 11 |
1963 | 9 |
1964 | 25 |
1965 | 21 |
1966 | 36 |
1967 | 43 |
1968 | 42 |
1969 | 79 |
1970 | 114 |
1971 | 127 |
1972 | 125 |
1973 | 127 |
1974 | 155 |
1975 | 118 |
1976 | 112 |
1977 | 118 |
1978 | 130 |
1979 | 151 |
1980 | 154 |
1981 | 136 |
1982 | 132 |
1983 | 119 |
1984 | 179 |
1985 | 193 |
1986 | 206 |
1987 | 229 |
1988 | 253 |
1989 | 231 |
1990 | 228 |
1991 | 266 |
1992 | 272 |
1993 | 243 |
1994 | 287 |
1995 | 260 |
1996 | 286 |
1997 | 309 |
1998 | 315 |
1999 | 281 |
2000 | 321 |
2001 | 327 |
2002 | 294 |
2003 | 318 |
2004 | 329 |
2005 | 348 |
2006 | 296 |
2007 | 293 |
2008 | 278 |
2009 | 252 |
2010 | 199 |
2011 | 172 |
2012 | 171 |
2013 | 197 |
2014 | 206 |
2015 | 191 |
2016 | 234 |
2017 | 184 |
2018 | 195 |
2019 | 205 |
2020 | 207 |
2021 | 242 |
2022 | 245 |
2023 | 247 |
2024 | 200 |