Shea vs Vayda

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

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Popularity Comparison

Shea Rank #1,188
Vayda Rank #1,370

Shea is more popular, ranked #1188 vs #1370 for Vayda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shea ___

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

Vayda ___

  • Vayda Rose
  • Vayda Jean
  • Vayda Lynn
  • Vayda Marie
  • Vayda Grace
  • Vayda Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

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Aria Maya Zara Cleo Mila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shea or Vayda more popular?

Shea is more popular, ranked #1188 compared to Vayda at #1370 in the United States.

What do Shea and Vayda mean?

Shea means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin). Vayda means "knowledge, wisdom" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Shea and Vayda boy or girl names?

Shea is primarily a girl name. Vayda is primarily a girl name.

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