Shanah
Shanah is a girl baby name. Ranked #64,694 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
Shanah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 295 babies have been named Shanah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shanah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,694 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,694
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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"ruler of the people"
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About the Name Shanah
Shanah is a girl name .
Shanah is currently ranked #64,694 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shanah include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shanah 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