girl's name
Shawnya
SHAWN-yuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 141
Shawnya is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1984 it was given to 8 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 1970, when 33 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1969.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shawnya Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 9 |
| 1970s | 104 |
| 1980s | 28 |
How Popular Is Shawnya?
In 1984, Shawnya was given to 8 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.
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 Shawnya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shawnya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shawnya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shawnya
- English SHAWN-yuh
Sibling Names for Shawnya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shawnya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shawnya
How popular is the name Shawnya?
In 1984, Shawnya was given to 8 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 Shawnya a girl's or a boy's name?
Shawnya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shawnya?
Shawnya has 2 syllables.
When was Shawnya most popular?
Shawnya peaked in 1970, when 33 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.