Gender: Male
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Admirable, Hawk-like, Fine, Admirable or hawk-like
Pronunciation: shay, ʃeɪ, SH EY
Popularity Rank: #15,736
Derived from the Irish surname Ó Séaghdha, meaning 'admirable' or 'hawk-like'.
The name Shea is of Irish origin and means Admirable, Hawk-like, Fine, Admirable or hawk-like. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Shea is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and 48 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: shay
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ʃeɪ
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH EY
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
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At NamesLook, the name Shea is recorded 2,824 times globally, ranking it as the 15,736th most common name worldwide.
Shea is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,721 occurrences, making it the 1,985th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Shea is found among 1 in every 1051 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,985 | 1 : 1,051 |
| United Kingdom | #1,964 | 1 : 1,171 |
| Canada | #2,304 | 1 : 1,750 |
| Ireland | #1,443 | 1 : 1,207 |
| Hong Kong | #4,945 | 1 : 8,485 |
| Malaysia | #18,105 | 1 : 40,624 |
| South Africa | #21,633 | 1 : 57,192 |
| Saudi Arabia | #66,199 | 1 : 125,748 |
| Singapore | #11,929 | 1 : 26,904 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shea from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 14, 2024 12:17 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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