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Oshea
BoyIrish· “variant of O'Shea, descendant of Séaghdha”
- Meaning
- variant of O'Shea, descendant of Séaghdha
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- oh-SHAY
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,507
- US babies 2025
- 54
- Best rank
- #1,656 (1993)
- Peak year
- 2016
Meaning and origin of Oshea
Oshea is an Irish name that is usually said to mean “variant of O'Shea, descendant of Séaghdha”.
Oshea is a variant of O'Shea, an Irish surname from Ó Séaghdha, descendant of Séaghdha, a personal name possibly meaning hawklike or stately. The surname is common in Kerry. As a first name, Oshea drops the apostrophe. It is said oh-SHAY. O'Shea Jackson, known as Ice Cube, is a well-known bearer. Shea, Shay and O'Shea are related names. Shay is a possible short form. The name offers an Irish surname in a modern first-name form.
Popularity over time
Oshea first appears in US Social Security records in 1986. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,656 in 1993, and the most babies received it in 2016, when 64 were named Oshea. In 2025, 54 babies were named Oshea, and it ranked #2,507 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,393 in 2000, #5,959 in 2010, and #2,507 in 2025. Of the 1,227 US boys named Oshea since records began, 30% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 332 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Finlay, Nabil, Mace, Wali, and Natan.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Oshea ranked highest in Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #1325 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 98% of US babies named Oshea over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Oshea is usually pronounced oh-SHAY, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with O and ends in “-ea”.
Middle names for Oshea
A few middle names that flow with Oshea: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Oshea
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oshea mean?
Oshea is an Irish name that is usually said to mean “variant of O'Shea, descendant of Séaghdha”.
What is the origin of the name Oshea?
Oshea has Irish roots. Oshea is a variant of O'Shea, an Irish surname from Ó Séaghdha, descendant of Séaghdha, a personal name possibly meaning hawklike or stately.
Is Oshea a popular name?
Not especially. Oshea ranked #2,507 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Oshea a boy or girl name?
Oshea is mainly a boy's name. About 98% of US babies named Oshea over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Oshea?
Oshea is usually pronounced oh-SHAY. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings