Shannah
Shannah is a girl baby name. Ranked #23,371 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
Shannah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 1,372 babies have been named Shannah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shannah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,371 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,371
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Shannah
Shannah is a girl name .
Shannah is currently ranked #23,371 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shannah include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shannah 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