"hawk-like"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Language: English
Shae
Girl Name
#2,150 Most Popular
Hidden Gem
1 Syllable
A crisp Irish name meaning admirable — effortlessly cool
Irish
American
English
Modern
Playful
Bold
Meaning & Origin
The Story of Shae
Shae is a variant spelling of Shea or Shay, derived from the Irish surname O'Shea, from the Gaelic Seaghdha meaning admirable or fine. Another theory connects it to the Gaelic seach meaning hawk-like. As a given name, it has been used for both boys and girls in Ireland and America, with feminine use increasing in the late 20th century.
Shae/Shay/Shea peaked in the 1980s-1990s as Irish names gained popularity in America. The spelling Shae gives it a slightly more feminine appearance while preserving the familiar Shay sound.
Shea Stadium (now Citi Field) was one of America's most famous baseball stadiums, named after New York lawyer William A. Shea who helped bring the Mets to New York. This gives the name unexpected American sports cultural resonance.
Fun Facts
- Shea Stadium, home of the New York Mets from 1964-2008, was one of baseball's most iconic venues
- The O'Shea surname (Shea) has been one of the most common surnames in County Kerry, Ireland for centuries
- The Beatles played their famous open-air concert at Shea Stadium in 1965, drawing 55,000 fans
Shae in Other Languages
Irish
Seaghdha
French
Shae
English
Shea
Famous People Named Shae
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Shay Mitchell
Actor
1987
Canadian actress and model known for Pretty Little Liars
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Shae (Game of Thrones) Fictional
Other
Significant character in Game of Thrones played by Sibel Kekilli
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity Rank
- #2,150
- Total SSA Count
- 88
- Cultural Origins
- Irish American English
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Alternative Spellings
Pairs Well With
Shae Lynn
Shae Marie
Shae Anne
Shae Nicole
Shae Renee
Shae Rose
Shae Grace
Sibling Names
Also a Boy Name
Shae is also used as a boy name, ranked #4511.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shae
What does the name Shae mean?
"hawk-like" (from Irish Gaelic). Shae is a variant spelling of Shea or Shay, derived from the Irish surname O'Shea, from the Gaelic Seaghdha meaning admirable or fine. Another theory connects it to the Gaelic seach meaning hawk-like. As a given name, it has been used for both boys and girls in Ireland and America, with feminine use increasing in the late 20th century.
What is the origin of the name Shae?
Shae has Irish Gaelic, Irish, American, and English origins. In Irish Gaelic, it means "hawk-like".
Is Shae a boy or girl name?
Shae is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #2150. As a boy name, it is ranked #4511. Shae is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Shae?
Shae is currently ranked #2150 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are good middle names for Shae?
Popular middle name pairings include Shae Lynn, Shae Marie, Shae Anne, Shae Nicole, Shae Renee, Shae Rose, and Shae Grace.
What are good sibling names for Shae?
Names that pair well with Shae as siblings include Brennan, Quinn, Rowan, Fiona, Declan, Teagan, and Cormac.
How many syllables does Shae have?
Shae has 1 syllable, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Shae a common or rare name?
Shae is an uncommon name, ranked #2150 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Shae
Shae is a girl name with Irish, American, and English origins . The name means "hawk-like" in Irish Gaelic .
Is Shae a boy or girl name? Shae is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #2,150 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,511. Shae is more commonly used as a girl name.
Shae is currently ranked #2,150 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Shae has 1 syllable, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Alternative spellings of Shae include Shay, Sharon, Shayla, Shannon, Shai . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.