Shanah
girl nameShanah entered the US charts in 1969, peaked at #4069 in 1977, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1969–2025
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rank today
#4069
peak (1977)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5456 |
| 1970s | #6343 |
| 1980s | #6434 |
| 1990s | #10259 |
| 2000s | #15095 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Shanah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shanah alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shanah in 2025?
- Shanah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shanah most popular?
- Shanah peaked in 1977, reaching #4069 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shanah with classmates?
- Shanah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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