Amelia vs Shea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shea

Girl #1,188 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,188
Total SSA Count
200
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Shea Rank #1,188

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1188 for Shea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Shea ___

  • Shea Rose
  • Shea Lynn
  • Shea Marie
  • Shea Grace
  • Shea Elizabeth
  • Shea Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shea

Quinn Finn Brynn Maeve Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Shea more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Shea at #1188 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Shea mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Shea means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Shea boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Shea is primarily a girl name.

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