Shanea is a distinctive and melodic given name of American origin, derived from the Irish surname Ó Séaghdha, which means 'peaceful'. It is predominantly used for females. The name gained prominence in the United States during the late 20th century, reaching its peak popularity in the mid-1980s when it ranked among the top 500 names for girls.
"The name Shanea saw a significant rise in popularity between 1976 and 1991, with a peak of 95 births in 1991. However, it has steadily declined since then, dropping to as low as 5 births in 2014."