Shanan
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About Shanan
Shanan is a gentle feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Shannon, the Irish name derived from the River Shannon, meaning "wise river" or "old river" in Celtic. Alternatively, it could be related to the Hebrew name Shana, meaning "lily" or "beautiful." Shanan has a soft, melodic quality that maintains its feminine appeal while being uncommon enough to feel distinctive. The name saw modest usage in America during the 1970s and 1980s but remains relatively rare. Shanan offers the appeal of familiar sounds with a slightly unique spelling, giving it individuality without being difficult to pronounce. Its cross-cultural roots make it adaptable across different cultural contexts.
Shanan is also given to boys.
Pronounced SHAN-un.
As of October 2026, Shanan ranked #6593 for boys in US births in 1992 and #8478 for girls in US births in 1998 SSA, peaked at #2882 for boys in 1975 and #1734 for girls in 1970.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |