gender neutral
Shea
admirable, hawk-like
About Shea
Sometimes the most powerful names come in the smallest packages, and Shea proves this principle beautifully. This streamlined choice offers maximum impact with minimal letters, creating efficiency and elegance in one swift syllable. Shea possesses a gentle strength, neither overtly masculine nor delicate, but perfectly balanced in its simplicity. The name works wonderfully across gender lines while maintaining distinct character for boys. Its brevity makes it an excellent choice for families with longer surnames, providing balance in the full name construction. Shea carries Irish heritage with understated pride, connecting to rich cultural traditions without being overwhelmingly ethnic-specific. The soft "sh" sound gives it a calming, approachable quality that many parents find appealing. It's sophisticated in its simplicity, proving that great names don't require complexity.
Popularity of the Name Shea
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | #958 | ||||
| 1972 | #974 | ||||
| 1973 | #833 | ||||
| 1974 | #795 | ||||
| 1975 | #794 | ||||
| 1976 | #827 | #368 | |||
| 1977 | #879 | ||||
| 1978 | #852 | #320 | |||
| 1979 | #900 | ||||
| 1980 | #822 | ||||
| 1981 | #869 | ||||
| 1982 | #860 | ||||
| 1983 | #854 | ||||
| 1984 | #538 | ||||
| 1985 | #573 | #301 | |||
| 1986 | #530 | #254 | |||
| 1987 | #562 | ||||
| 1988 | #601 | #275 | |||
| 1989 | #674 | #293 | |||
| 1990 | #681 | #328 | |||
| 1991 | #756 | #501 | |||
| 1992 | #786 | #682 | |||
| 1993 | #809 | #773 | |||
| 1994 | #748 | #778 | |||
| 1995 | #781 | #667 | |||
| 1996 | #881 | #310 | #428 | #982 | |
| 1997 | #813 | #346 | #260 | #554 | |
| 1999 | #953 | #254 | #708 | ||
| 2000 | #936 | #298 | #475 | ||
| 2001 | #861 | #282 | #313 | #896 | |
| 2002 | #782 | #229 | #269 | #264 | #948 |
| 2003 | #846 | #220 | #372 | ||
| 2004 | #893 | #221 | #261 | ||
| 2005 | #956 | #223 | #222 | #802 | |
| 2006 | #984 | #243 | #229 | #848 | |
| 1998 | #326 | #365 | #675 | ||
| 2007 | #241 | #223 | #576 | ||
| 2008 | #286 | #201 | #834 | ||
| 2009 | #268 | #290 | |||
| 2010 | #325 | #250 | #710 | ||
| 2011 | #388 | #220 | #677 | ||
| 2012 | #358 | #258 | #673 | ||
| 2013 | #392 | #191 | #673 | ||
| 2014 | #480 | #207 | #868 | ||
| 2015 | #420 | #272 | #782 | ||
| 2016 | #462 | #154 | #825 | ||
| 2017 | #457 | #181 | #605 | ||
| 2018 | #475 | #222 | #691 | ||
| 2019 | #558 | #157 | |||
| 2020 | #506 | #197 | #728 | ||
| 2021 | #437 | #161 | #780 | ||
| 2022 | #480 | #152 | #857 | ||
| 2023 | #521 | #142 | |||
| 2024 | #609 | #141 | |||
| 2025 | #452 | #108 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Shea
Names Similar to Shea
Nicknames for Shea
- She
- Shay
Famous People Named Shea
| Shea Weber | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Shea Hillenbrand | American baseball player |
| Shea Salinas | American soccer player |
| Shea Emry | Canadian football player |
| Shea Whigham | American actor |
| Shea Neary | British boxer |
| Shea Moisture | Founder of the personal care company |
| Shea Ralph | American basketball coach and former player |
| Shea Theodore | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Shea Couleé | American drag queen and entertainer |
| Shea Ili | New Zealand basketball player |
| Shea Morenz | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Shea Webers | South African rugby player |
| Shea Durfey | American reality TV personality |
| Shea Fontana | American writer and producer |
| Shea Serrano | American author and journalist |
| Shea Taylor | American music producer |
| Shea McClellin | American rugby player |
| Shea Buckner | American baseball player |
Characters Named Shea
| Shea Ohmsford | A character from Terry Brooks' Shannara series |
| Shea Horgan | A character from the film "Shea" - 1986 |
| Shea Foraker | A character from the novel "She's Come Undone" by Wally Lamb |
| Shea Rigsby | A character from the novel "The One and Only" by Emily Giffin |
| Shea Daniels | A character from the TV series "CSI - NY" |
| Shea Guthrie | A character from the novel "Shea Goodbye" by Dianne Greenlay |
| Shea Volescu | A character from the video game "Guild Wars 2" |
| Shea Donovan | A character from the novel "Shea of the Irish" by Parris Afton Bonds |
| Shea Pepper | A character from the TV series "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" |
| Shea Seger | A character from the novel "Albatross" by Josie Bloss |
| Shea McRae | A character from the TV series "The Division" |
| Shea Healy | A character from the film "My Sister's Keeper" - 2009 |
| Shea Butler | A character from the novel "You Are Here" by Jennifer E. Smith |
| Shea Carlson | A character from the TV series "Ballers" |
| Shea Elmore | A character from the film "Shea" - 2019 |
| Shea Barazza | A character from the novel "Shea's Lounge" by M. J. Roberts |
| Shea Hendricks | A character from the TV series "Switched at Birth" |
| Shea Butter | A character from the animated series "Sheriff Callie's Wild West" |
| Shea Prince | A character from the novel "Abandon All Hope" by Julie Ann Walker |