Shona
Shona: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หสษสnษ/ ยท /หสoสnษ/
Meaning and origin of Shona
- A female given name from Scottish Gaelic.
Etymology
Anglicized form of Seonag ( =Joan) and an American variant of Shauna.
How popular is Shona?
Since 1880, 2,414 girls in the U.S. have been named Shona. Its highest rank for girls was #847 in 1970. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Shona
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Shona
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Shona FAQ
What does the name Shona mean?
A female given name from Scottish Gaelic. Anglicized form of Seonag ( =Joan) and an American variant of Shauna.
What is the origin of the name Shona?
Shona is listed as a name of Scottish origin.
How popular is the name Shona?
Since 1880, 2,414 girls in the U.S. have been named Shona. Its highest rank for girls was #847 in 1970. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Shona a boy or girl name?
Shona is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,414 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.