Shona

Shona 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 6 girls in the United States.

Shona at a glance

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

About the name Shona

Shona 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, Shona first appears in Social Security records in 1943. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #847 in 1970, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 2,414 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shona in US records

First recorded (US)
1943
Best US rank
#847 in 1970
Peak year
1970
Babies named Shona in 2024
6
Total since 1880
2,414

Shona in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#211 in 1997
Babies named Shona in 2025
3
Total since 1996
1,529

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shona mean?

The meaning of Shona 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 Shona a boy or girl name?

Shona is a girl name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shona?

Shona comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shona?

Shona first appears in US records in 1943. Its best-ever ranking was #847 in 1970, and 6 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].