Shanna Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHAN-uh / ˈʃænəHebrew; Irish
Meaning
Hebrew: 'lily'; Irish: 'God is gracious'
Historical & Cultural Background
Shanna is a name with roots in both Hebrew and Irish cultures. In Hebrew, it is often associated with beauty and purity, symbolized by the lily flower. The Irish variant emphasizes a connection to divine grace. The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Shanna experienced a peak in popularity in the 1970s and 1980s in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shana
- Shannah
International Variants
- Shana (Hebrew)
- Shanna (Irish)
Famous people named Shanna
Shanna Moakler is an American model and actress known for her appearances on reality television.
Shanna Smith is an American civil rights advocate recognized for her work in promoting equality.
Shanna Swendson is an American author known for her urban fantasy series.
Fictional characters named Shanna
Shanna is a character in the Marvel Comics universe, known as Shanna the She-Devil, who is a jungle adventurer.
Shanna is a character in the animated series 'The Lion Guard,' where she is depicted as a wise and caring figure.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shanna was first seen in the United States in 1931. Shanna has ranked as high as #284 nationally, which occurred in 1978, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Shanna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shanna (2012)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1942 | 22 |
| 1943 | 22 |
| 1944 | 21 |
| 1945 | 18 |
| 1946 | 25 |
| 1947 | 32 |
| 1948 | 31 |
| 1949 | 32 |
| 1950 | 33 |
| 1951 | 26 |
| 1952 | 23 |
| 1953 | 41 |
| 1954 | 58 |
| 1955 | 52 |
| 1956 | 54 |
| 1957 | 69 |
| 1958 | 77 |
| 1959 | 100 |
| 1960 | 103 |
| 1961 | 125 |
| 1962 | 125 |
| 1963 | 163 |
| 1964 | 207 |
| 1965 | 193 |
| 1966 | 246 |
| 1967 | 304 |
| 1968 | 346 |
| 1969 | 606 |
| 1970 | 758 |
| 1971 | 604 |
| 1972 | 611 |
| 1973 | 642 |
| 1974 | 661 |
| 1975 | 601 |
| 1976 | 690 |
| 1977 | 1,608 |
| 1978 | 1,845 |
| 1979 | 1,793 |
| 1980 | 1,520 |
| 1981 | 1,255 |
| 1982 | 1,213 |
| 1983 | 1,044 |
| 1984 | 1,217 |
| 1985 | 1,058 |
| 1986 | 855 |
| 1987 | 744 |
| 1988 | 670 |
| 1989 | 553 |
| 1990 | 589 |
| 1991 | 589 |
| 1992 | 466 |
| 1993 | 403 |
| 1994 | 350 |
| 1995 | 281 |
| 1996 | 288 |
| 1997 | 238 |
| 1998 | 195 |
| 1999 | 187 |
| 2000 | 152 |
| 2001 | 166 |
| 2002 | 132 |
| 2003 | 122 |
| 2004 | 135 |
| 2005 | 129 |
| 2006 | 138 |
| 2007 | 114 |
| 2008 | 66 |
| 2009 | 58 |
| 2010 | 43 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 10 |