Shanna
Girl name · 75 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Shanna: 75 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 1992.
Shanna is most often considered a modern feminine form of the Irish names Shane or Sean, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious." It also shares roots with the River Shannon in Ireland, whose ancient name Sionainn may mean "wise one" or "old river." Notable bearers include American actress and model Shanna Moakler, known for her role in the 1990s series "Pacific Blue," and novelist Shanna Swendson, author of the "Enchanted, Inc." series. While no major place bears this exact spelling, the phonetic similarity to Shannon connects it to Ireland's longest river. The name's rise in Scotland reflects a broader trend of Irish-influenced given names, and it remains a softer alternative
Girl 17 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19927 babies
- Latest (2009)
- #6684 babies
- Total births
- 75since 1982
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y