Shanna
Pronunciation: [ sh-AN-uh ]
Shanna is a girl baby name. Ranked #11,639 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Shanna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 27,972 babies have been named Shanna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shanna is past its peak , currently ranked #11,639 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,639
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Shanna is also used as a boy name, ranked #29635.
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About the Name Shanna
Shanna is a girl name .
Is Shanna a boy or girl name? Shanna is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #11,639 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #29,635. Shanna is more commonly used as a girl name.
Shanna is currently ranked #11,639 in popularity for girl 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 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