Shea

Shea is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 320 babies in the United States.

Shea at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Shea

Shea belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Shea first appears in Social Security records in 1950 and has been given to 20,790 babies since 1880, including 320 in 2024.

Shea in US records

First recorded (US)
1950
Babies named Shea in 2024
320
Total since 1880
20,790

Shea in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Shea in 2025
24
Total since 1996
1,578

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shea mean?

The meaning of Shea is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Shea a boy or girl name?

Shea is a unisex name. In 2024, 320 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shea?

Shea comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shea?

Shea is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1950 and has been given to 20,790 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].