Shanna

Shanna is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 10 girls in the United States.

Shanna at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Shanna

Shanna belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Shanna first appears in Social Security records in 1931. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #149 in 1978, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 28,277 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shanna in US records

First recorded (US)
1931
Best US rank
#149 in 1978
Peak year
1978
Babies named Shanna in 2024
10
Total since 1880
28,277

Shanna in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#869 in 1996
Babies named Shanna in 2009
8
Total since 1996
168

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shanna mean?

The meaning of Shanna is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Shanna a boy or girl name?

Shanna is a girl name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shanna?

Shanna comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shanna?

Shanna first appears in US records in 1931. Its best-ever ranking was #149 in 1978, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].