About the name Shawna
Shawna belongs to the Biblical & Christian and French 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. It travels in a few spellings: Shauna.
In the United States, Shawna first appears in Social Security records in 1941. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #139 in 1977, and in 2024 20 babies received the name — 45,522 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shawna mean?
The meaning of Shawna is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Hebrew and Biblical origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Shawna a boy or girl name?
Shawna is a girl name. In 2024, 20 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Shawna?
Shawna comes from the Biblical & Christian, French and Irish & Celtic tradition. It is also spelled Shauna.
How popular is the name Shawna?
Shawna first appears in US records in 1941. Its best-ever ranking was #139 in 1977, and 20 babies were given the name in 2024.
How do you pronounce Shawna?
Shawna is pronounced /ˈʃɔːnə/ (IPA).
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