Shonya
girl nameShonya entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #3958 in 1969, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1968–2025
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rank today
#3958
peak (1969)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5487 |
| 1970s | #5703 |
| 1980s | #10392 |
| 1990s | #13147 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Shonya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shonya alive today was born around 1973, making them about 52 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shonya in 2025?
- Shonya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shonya most popular?
- Shonya peaked in 1969, reaching #3958 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shonya with classmates?
- Shonya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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