Shanna

Q: Is Shanna a boy or girl name?

Shanna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #29635, and as a girl name it ranks #11639.

Q: How popular is the name Shanna?

Shanna is ranked #29635 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-AN-uh ]

Boy Name #29,635 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shanna is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-AN-uh.

Parents who love the name Shanna often also consider Ebony, Naledge, .

Popularity Over Time

#29,635

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #29,635
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Shane #602 Shannon #2609

Nicknames

Sha Shy Shaie Shanie

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Girl Name

Shanna is also used as a girl name, ranked #11639.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shanna

Is Shanna a boy or girl name?

Shanna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29635. As a girl name, it is ranked #11639. Shanna is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Shanna?

Shanna is pronounced sh-AN-uh.

How popular is the name Shanna?

Shanna is currently ranked #29635 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Shanna?

Common nicknames for Shanna include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shanie.

Is Shanna a common or rare name?

Shanna is an uncommon name, ranked #29635 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shanna

Shanna is a boy name .

Is Shanna a boy or girl name? Shanna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,635 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #11,639. Shanna is more commonly used as a girl name.

Shanna is currently ranked #29,635 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Shanna include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Shanna include Shane, Shannon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.