Admirable or hawk-like
Shaeleigh is a modern American elaboration of the Irish name Shea, combined with the popular 'leigh' suffix. It likely derives from the Irish surname Ó Seaghdha, which translates to 'admirable' or 'stately,' though some interpretations link it to the word for a hawk.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Shaeleigh in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
