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Shawna

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Pronounced SHAW-nah /ˈʃɔ.nɑ/High

Meaning: A feminine of Shawn (Sean) — the Irish John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Medium

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Shawna is a feminine of Shawn — 'God is gracious'. Soft, friendly, and warm (said 'SHAW-nah').

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Origin MediumHebrew, Irish

MeaningA feminine of Shawn (Sean) — the Irish John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'

U.S. rank (2025)#10789 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1977

Total births (all-time)≈ 45,531

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

Shawna is a feminine of Shawn — from Sean, the Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. A soft, friendly, modern name (nickname Shay).

It registers thinly today. Rare now, God-is-gracious at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? Shawn (Sean) means 'God is gracious' (the Irish John, from Hebrew) — Shawna is its soft feminine form, friendly and warm (said 'SHAW-nah').

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Shawna — root etymology

Variations

ShaunaSeanSeana

Nicknames

Shay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shawna mean?

Shawna is a feminine of Shawn (Sean) — Hebrew 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Shawna?

It's said SHAW-nah /ˈʃɔ.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shawna a boy or girl name?

Shawna is a girl's name.

How popular is Shawna?

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