Shawna

Q: Is Shawna a boy or girl name?

Shawna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #29466, and as a girl name it ranks #6082.

Q: How popular is the name Shawna?

Shawna is ranked #29466 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-AWN-uh ]

Boy Name #29,466 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

Popularity Over Time

#29,466

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #29,466
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Shawn #639 Shaw #4307

Nicknames

Sha Shy Shaie Shawie

Middle Name Ideas

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Shawna Brooks

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Shawna Nolan

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Shawna Damian

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Shawna Elliot

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Shawna Jayden

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Shawna Nathan

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Also a Girl Name

Shawna is also used as a girl name, ranked #6082.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shawna

Is Shawna a boy or girl name?

Shawna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29466. As a girl name, it is ranked #6082. Shawna is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Shawna?

Shawna is pronounced sh-AWN-uh.

How popular is the name Shawna?

Shawna is currently ranked #29466 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Shawna?

Common nicknames for Shawna include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shawie.

Is Shawna a common or rare name?

Shawna is an uncommon name, ranked #29466 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shawna

Shawna is a boy name .

Is Shawna a boy or girl name? Shawna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,466 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,082. Shawna is more commonly used as a girl name.

Shawna is currently ranked #29,466 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Shawna include Shawn, Shaw . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.