Shea vs Niam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shea

Boy #1,494 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American

✓ All Clear

Shea Rank #1,494

Niam Rank #1,435

Niam is more popular, ranked #1435 vs #1494 for Shea.

Is Shea or Niam more popular?

Niam is more popular, ranked #1435 compared to Shea at #1494 in the United States.

What do Shea and Niam mean?

Shea means "hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin). Niam means "bright, radiant" (Old Irish origin).

Are Shea and Niam boy or girl names?

Shea is primarily a boy name. Niam is primarily a boy name.