Shea - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Shea \shea\ is pronounced shay. It is of Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "admirable". From Seaghdha. Also possibly "from the fairy fort". Surname occasionally used as a given name or middle name.

Shea has 6 variant forms: Shae, Shai, Shay, Shaye, Shaylon and Shays.

Baby names that sound like Shea are Che and Shaw.

Shea is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Shea. Click here to compare Shea with related baby names.