Shona
Pronunciation: [ sh-OHN-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shona first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,401 babies have been named Shona in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shona is past its peak , currently ranked #36,750 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,750
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Scottish Gaelic origin
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American English origin
"combination of Ra and dene (valley)"
#36,685 in US
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#36,870 in US
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About the Name Shona
Shona is a girl name .
Shona is currently ranked #36,750 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shona include Sho, Shy, Shie, and Shokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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