Shania
Girl name · 118 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Shania: 118 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 26 births in 2000.
Shania is a modern name of Native American (Ojibwe) origin, meaning "I'm on my way" or "little pine tree," though it is also sometimes linked to the Irish name Sineád (meaning "God is gracious") via its phonetic similarity. The name rocketed to global fame thanks to Canadian country-pop superstar Shania Twain, born Eilleen Regina Edwards, whose stage name was inspired by an Ojibwe word. While no major places bear the name directly, the name's melodic sound has made it a popular choice in Scotland since the 1990s. A notable variant is Shana, while the name's rise in Scotland closely mirrors the peak of Twain's chart-topping career.
Girl 14 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 200026 babies
- Latest (2017)
- #6664 babies
- Total births
- 118since 1996
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 70%vs prior 5y