Shauna
Shauna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃɔːnə/
Meaning and origin of Shauna
- A female given name from Irish, a modern feminine of Shaun (“Sean”).
Etymology
From Shaun + -a, variant of Irish Seán, from Old French Jehan, from Latin Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yōḥānān, literally “God is gracious”). Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Jane, Janice, Janis, Jean, Jeanne, Jen, Joan, Joanna, Joanne, Johanna, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shane, Shaun, and Sheena.
How popular is Shauna?
Since 1880, 28,071 girls and 50 boys in the U.S. have been named Shauna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #189 in 1979. Its highest rank for boys was #3326 in 1979. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Shauna FAQ
What does the name Shauna mean?
A female given name from Irish, a modern feminine of Shaun (“Sean”). From Shaun + -a, variant of Irish Seán, from Old French Jehan, from Latin Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yōḥānān, literally “God is gracious”). Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Jane, Janice, Janis, Jean, Jeanne, Jen, Joan, Joanna, Joanne, Johanna, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shane, Shaun, and Sheena.
What is the origin of the name Shauna?
Shauna is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Shauna?
Since 1880, 28,071 girls and 50 boys in the U.S. have been named Shauna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #189 in 1979. Its highest rank for boys was #3326 in 1979. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Shauna a boy or girl name?
Shauna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 28,071 girls and 50 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.