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Shanna Girl

Popularity: #940 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHAN-uh / ˈʃænə

Hebrew; 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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19316
19326
19335
19346
19359
19369
19377
193814
193913
194013
194114
194222
194322
194421
194518
194625
194732
194831
194932
195033
195126
195223
195341
195458
195552
195654
195769
195877
1959100
1960103
1961125
1962125
1963163
1964207
1965193
1966246
1967304
1968346
1969606
1970758
1971604
1972611
1973642
1974661
1975601
1976690
19771,608
19781,845
19791,793
19801,520
19811,255
19821,213
19831,044
19841,217
19851,058
1986855
1987744
1988670
1989553
1990589
1991589
1992466
1993403
1994350
1995281
1996288
1997238
1998195
1999187
2000152
2001166
2002132
2003122
2004135
2005129
2006138
2007114
200866
200958
201043
201132
201222
201331
201423
201517
201614
201720
201811
201917
202011
202114
20229
20237
202410