Is Shannah a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Shannah is commonly used as a Girl name.

Shannah Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHAH-nah / /ˈʃænə/

Hebrew; Irish

Meaning

Hebrew: 'God is gracious'; Irish: 'old, ancient'

Historical & Cultural Background

Shannah is a name with Hebrew roots, often associated with grace and favor. In Irish culture, it can also be linked to the concept of age or antiquity. The name has seen variations in spelling and usage across different cultures. It is relatively uncommon, which may appeal to parents looking for a unique name.

Trend Summary

Shannah has remained relatively rare in the United States, with fluctuating popularity over the years.

Variants

Shana
Shanah

International Variants

Shana (Hebrew)
Sienna (Italian)

Famous people named Shannah

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Fictional characters named Shannah

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Sibling Suggestions

Hannah Savannah Shayla Shiloh Sienna

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shannah was first seen in the United States in 1945. Shannah has ranked as high as #1048 nationally, which occurred in 1978, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Georgia, New York, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Shannah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Shannah (2001)

Year:

State	Births	Share
FL	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1945	6
1957	5
1958	5
1961	11
1962	6
1963	9
1964	5
1965	5
1966	8
1967	14
1968	15
1969	33
1970	30
1971	30
1972	24
1973	29
1974	24
1975	30
1976	33
1977	47
1978	51
1979	48
1980	46
1981	46
1982	40
1983	39
1984	36
1985	36
1986	34
1987	43
1988	36
1989	26
1990	41
1991	36
1992	33
1993	45
1994	42
1995	35
1996	31
1997	19
1998	28
1999	31
2000	24
2001	26
2002	19
2003	18
2004	8
2005	19
2006	10
2007	14
2008	16
2009	8
2011	5
2012	5
2013	8
2014	7