Shanna
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Shanna
Shanna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. Most commonly, it's considered an Americanized variation of the Irish name Shannah, meaning 'wise' or a feminine form of Shane, meaning 'God is gracious.' Alternatively, it may derive from the Hebrew name Shoshana, meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' Shanna gained considerable popularity in the United States during the 1970s, reaching its peak usage in 1977. The name has a soft, melodic quality while remaining straightforward to pronounce and spell. Often pronounced 'SHAN-uh,' this accessible name offers the nickname option 'Shan.' Though less common for babies today, Shanna retains a classic, unpretentious charm that bridges multiple cultural traditions.
Shanna is also given to boys.
Pronounced SHAN-uh.
As of October 2026, Shanna ranked #12982 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #149 in 1978.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Shanna on lists
Famous Shannas
- Shanna Dophalene CollinsGirl
American actress
- Shanna Annette ZolmanGirl
American basketball player
- Shanna Lynn MoaklerGirl
American model, actress, Miss USA
- Shanna ReedGirl
American dancer and actress
- Shanna SwendsonGirl
American novelist
- Shanna McCulloughGirl
American adult actress
- Shanna Leila BessonGirl
French actress, daughter of directors Luc Besson and Maïwenn
- Shanna Victoria FerrignoGirl
American actress, daughter of actor and bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno
Shanna in pop culture
- Shanna the SheGirl
Devil, Marvel Comics character
- Shanna TrahernGirl
character in "Shanna" by Kathleen Woodiwiss
- "Shanna's ShowGirl
" book and TV series by Jean Marzollo