girl's name
Shannah
SHAN-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,628
Shannah is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 7 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.
- Peaked in 1978, when 51 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1945.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shannah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 106 |
| 1970s | 346 |
| 1980s | 382 |
| 1990s | 341 |
| 2000s | 162 |
| 2010s | 25 |
How Popular Is Shannah?
In 2014, Shannah was given to 7 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 Shannah 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 Shannah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shannah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shannah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shannah
- English SHAN-uh
Sibling Names for Shannah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shannah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shannah
How popular is the name Shannah?
In 2014, Shannah was given to 7 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 Shannah a girl's or a boy's name?
Shannah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shannah?
Shannah has 2 syllables.
When was Shannah most popular?
Shannah peaked in 1978, when 51 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.