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Shanna

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Pronounced SHAN-ah /ˈʃæn.ɑ/High

Meaning: Variously a short form of Shannon ('old/wise river', Irish) and a form of Shana/Shoshana ('lily; God is gracious', Hebrew); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: God is gracious; a lily: Shanna forms Shannon/Shana. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SHAN-ah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowIrish, Hebrew
MeaningVariously a short form of Shannon ('old/wise river', Irish) and a form of Shana/Shoshana ('lily; God is gracious', Hebrew); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#12982 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)≈ 28,284

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197819312025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shanna comes variously from a short form of Shannon ('old/wise river', Irish) and a form of Shana/Shoshana ('lily; God is gracious', Hebrew; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'SHAN-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a mid-century name. Rare today, a-lily at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Shanna is variously a short form of Shannon ('old/wise river') and a form of Shana/Shoshana ('lily; God is gracious') — a crisp, warm name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SHAN-ah').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Shanna — Irish/Hebrew; routes layered

Variations

ShanaShaunaShanae

Nicknames

Shan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shanna mean?

Shanna is variously a short form of Shannon ('old/wise river') and a form of Shana/Shoshana ('lily; God is gracious'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Shanna?

It's said SHAN-ah /ˈʃæn.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shanna a boy or girl name?

Shanna is a girl's name.

How popular is Shanna?

Shanna is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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