US Popularity:1485
Origin:Gaelic
Meaning:Hawk-like, stately
Shea is a gender-neutral name of Gaelic origin, meaning “hawk-like,” and “stately”. Deriving from the well-known Irish surname “O Séaghdha” this title has become a mighty first name in its own right. Short, but smooth like butter, this suave name also resembles the rich-texture lotion created from the nuts of the indigenous African tree. Nourish the skin and baby alike with a gorgeous name like Shea.

Shea Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Shea is currently #831 on The Bump
Boy:Shea is currently #618 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Shea is currently #457 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Shea is currently #1485 in U.S. births
Boy:Shea is currently #3244 in U.S. births
Girl:Shea is currently #1987 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#1985
in 2022
- 15
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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