Shanan
Shanan is a girl baby name. Ranked #10,131 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shanan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 745 babies have been named Shanan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shanan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,131 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,131
- Total SSA Count
- 11
Alternative Spellings
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Shanan is also used as a boy name, ranked #11751.
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About the Name Shanan
Shanan is a girl name .
Is Shanan a boy or girl name? Shanan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,131 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #11,751. Shanan is more commonly used as a girl name.
Shanan is currently ranked #10,131 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shanan include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shanan include Shannon, Shanaya, Shania, Shanvi, Shana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis