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At a Glance: Name: Shea – Meaning: descendant of Séaghdha – Origin: Irish – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: SHAY
Shea is an Irish name, pronounced SHAY, that works for any child. It means "descendant of Séaghdha" and has a clean, modern, outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel.
Meaning & Origin of Shea
Meaning: Descendant of Séaghdha.
Origin: Irish.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Shea
Phonetic: SHAY IPA: /ˈʃeɪ/
Popularity of Shea
Shea peaked at #530 in 1986, with 280 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had slipped to #1187 with 200 babies, so it's familiar but not one you'll hear on every playground.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1950–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Shea mean?
Descendant of Séaghdha. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Shea)
How do you pronounce Shea?
Shea is pronounced SHAY (IPA: /ˈʃeɪ/).
Is Shea a popular name right now?
Shea peaked at #530 in 1986 and is ranked #1187 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1950–2024.)
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