girl's name
Shanara
shuh-NAR-uh (English)
- Origin African American English
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 248
Shanara is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2004 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Shanara is a name of African American English origin.
- Peaked in 1991, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shanara Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 94 |
| 1990s | 101 |
| 2000s | 18 |
How Popular Is Shanara?
In 2004, Shanara was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Shanara Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shanara
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shanara Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shanara over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shanara
- English shuh-NAR-uh
Sibling Names for Shanara
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shanara — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shanara
How popular is the name Shanara?
In 2004, Shanara was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shanara a girl's or a boy's name?
Shanara is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shanara?
Shanara has 3 syllables.
When was Shanara most popular?
Shanara peaked in 1991, when 17 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.