Shanara
girl nameShanara entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #4931 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1975–2025
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rank today
#4931
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8465 |
| 1980s | #7193 |
| 1990s | #9294 |
| 2000s | #13873 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Shanara are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shanara alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shanara in 2025?
- Shanara is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shanara most popular?
- Shanara peaked in 1978, reaching #4931 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shanara with classmates?
- Shanara will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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