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Summary

The name Shea has its origins in the Irish cultural and linguistic tradition, stemming from the surname Ó Séaghdha which means 'admirable' or 'hawk-like'. It has evolved from historical forms like Ó Séaghdha and Séaghdha to its current form, Shea. The name is associated with traits of admiration and strength, but it has no biblical relevance. Shea gained popularity in the 20th century and is now seen as a trendy name for both genders, with various common variants.

The name Shea is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Shea has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Shea' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3872nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 950th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 711th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1032nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1483rd out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4671st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1158th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 847th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 881st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1158th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shea' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.