Shania Girl

Popularity: #883 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Native American; English

Meaning

Native American: 'I’m on my way'; English: 'to be on the way'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Shania is often associated with Native American origins, particularly from the Ojibwe language. It gained popularity in the 1990s, largely due to the influence of Canadian singer Shania Twain. The name reflects a connection to nature and movement, resonating with themes of journey and progress.

Trend Summary

Shania has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 1990s.

Similar Names

Shanice, Shanell, Shaniah, Shara, Shanika, Shanise

Variants

  • Shanaya
  • Shanai

International Variants

  • Shanaya (Hindi)
  • Shania (English)

Famous people named Shania

Shania Twain is a Canadian singer and songwriter known for her influence in country music.

Shania Tatum is an American actress recognized for her roles in various films.

Fictional characters named Shania

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shania was first seen in the United States in 1970. Shania has ranked as high as #342 nationally which occurred in 1996 and has been most popular in New York, Florida, California, Texas, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Shania has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Shania (2024)

StateBirthsShare
FL 5
25%
NY 5
25%
TX 5
25%
VA 5
25%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19705
19717
19728
19736
19748
197514
197614
197710
197817
197923
198021
198124
198226
198327
198434
198542
198631
198736
198833
198941
199036
199153
199252
199385
199468
1995576
19961,837
1997861
19981,049
19991,639
20001,098
2001763
2002605
2003955
2004812
2005707
2006639
2007527
2008464
2009335
2010268
2011290
2012211
2013199
2014154
2015129
2016128
2017101
2018143
201992
202085
2021103
202290
202396
202467