Shae

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Shae

Pronounced SHAY /ˈʃeɪ/High

Meaning: Spelling of Shea/Shay — from Irish O'Seaghdha, 'admirable, stately' or 'hawk-like'; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Crisp and Irish: Shae spells Shea — 'admirable, stately' or 'hawk-like'. Sleek, modern, and unisex.

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Origin MediumIrish

MeaningSpelling of Shea/Shay — from Irish O'Seaghdha, 'admirable, stately' or 'hawk-like'; here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#4527 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,617

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shae is a spelling of Shea/Shay — from the Irish surname O'Seaghdha, possibly 'admirable, stately' or 'hawk-like' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern unisex name, here for boys.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, admirable-or-hawk-like at the root, and sleek.

Did you know? Shea comes from the Irish O'Seaghdha — possibly 'admirable, stately' or 'hawk-like'; Shae is a soft spelling, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name — Shea — routes layered

Variations

SheaShayShaye

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shae mean?

Shae spells Shea — Irish 'admirable, stately' or 'hawk-like'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Shae?

It's said SHAY /ˈʃeɪ/ — a single syllable.

Is Shae a boy or girl name?

Shae is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Shae?

Shae is a rare name in the U.S.