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Shaunda

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Pronounced SHAWN-dah /ˈʃɔːn.də/Medium

Meaning: A modern American coinage, a feminine elaboration of Shaun/Shawn -- the anglicized Sean, itself an Irish form of John, 'God is gracious' -- finished with a -da ending. The base meaning traces through Shawn.Low

In 30 seconds: A coined feminine of Shawn: Shaunda traces to John, 'God is gracious' (said 'SHAWN-dah'). A name of its era.

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Origin LowAmerican, Irish

MeaningA modern American coinage, a feminine elaboration of Shaun/Shawn -- the anglicized Sean, itself an Irish form of John, 'God is gracious' -- finished with a -da ending. The base meaning traces through Shawn.

U.S. rank (2003)#17973 ↘ Falling

2003 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1978

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,623

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Shaunda is a feminine spin on Shaun/Shawn, ultimately from John, 'God is gracious.' It crested around 1978 in the Sha- naming wave, then faded. The base sense is Shawn's; the -da form is coined, which we note (said 'SHAWN-dah').

It peaked in the late 1970s and then declined. A coined name of its era, warm and rhythmic.

Did you know? Shaunda dresses Shawn (from Sean, from John, 'God is gracious') with a soft -da ending. It peaked around 1978 among inventive Sha- names; the meaning rides through Shawn while the shape is a coinage, which we note (said 'SHAWN-dah').

Overall data confidence 38%

References -- Shaunda — Coined feminine of Shawn; via John 'God is gracious'

Variations

ShawndaShondaShaunta

Nicknames

ShaunaShawnie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shaunda mean?

Shaunda is a coined feminine of Shaun/Shawn, which traces to John, 'God is gracious.'

How do you pronounce Shaunda?

It's said SHAWN-dah /ˈʃɔːn.də/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shaunda a boy or girl name?

Shaunda is a girl's name.

How popular is Shaunda?

Shaunda is a vintage coinage; it peaked in the late nineteen-seventies and is rare today.