Shannara
Shannara is a girl baby name. Ranked #58,768 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
Shannara first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 54 babies have been named Shannara in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shannara is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,768 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,768
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Shannara
Shannara is a girl name .
Shannara is currently ranked #58,768 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shannara include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shannara 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