Admirable or hawk-like
Shey is a modern variant of the Gaelic name Shea or Shai. It is often interpreted as meaning 'admirable' or 'stately,' though it also has roots relating to a hawk. In some contexts, it is used as a diminutive of names like Seamus or Sharon.
Less common today
Shey isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,148 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional WNBA basketball player
