Shawna
Meaning
"God is gracious"
Origin: Hebrew via Irish
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,082
- Total SSA Count
- 20
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Shawn
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"God is gracious"
Origin: Hebrew via Irish
"Ford, river crossing"
Origin: Old English
Shawna is more popular, ranked #6082 vs #29423 for Wayd.
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Shawna is more popular, ranked #6082 compared to Wayd at #29423 in the United States.
Shawna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Wayd means "Ford, river crossing" (Old English origin).
Shawna is primarily a girl name. Wayd is primarily a boy name.