Shanna
Pronunciation: [ sh-AN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shanna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 88 babies have been named Shanna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shanna is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,635 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,635
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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, Shan, Shany, Shanie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. 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.
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