Shawna
Shawna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃɔːnə/
Meaning and origin of Shawna
- A female given name, variant of Shauna.
Etymology
From Shawn + -a. Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Jane, Janice, Janis, Jean, Jeanne, Jen, Joan, Joanna, Joanne, Johanna, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shane, Shaun, Shauna, and Sheena.
How popular is Shawna?
Since 1880, 45,531 girls and 109 boys in the U.S. have been named Shawna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #139 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #3528 in 1974. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Shawna
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Shawna
Names that peaked around the same time as Shawna and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Shawna FAQ
What does the name Shawna mean?
A female given name, variant of Shauna. From Shawn + -a. Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Jane, Janice, Janis, Jean, Jeanne, Jen, Joan, Joanna, Joanne, Johanna, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shane, Shaun, Shauna, and Sheena.
How popular is the name Shawna?
Since 1880, 45,531 girls and 109 boys in the U.S. have been named Shawna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #139 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #3528 in 1974. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Shawna a boy or girl name?
Shawna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 45,531 girls and 109 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.