Why Shanna Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Shanna” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Shanna” is of Hebrew origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Annahs.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Nahans.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Shanna

The true meaning of ‘Shanna’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Shanna is a name that indicates a gift of gab - the ability to persuade others effortlessly. You are expressive, optimistic, outgoing, and inspiring. Charming and cheerful, you are the life of the party for any social event. You fascinate others with your creativity, especially in writing. You have the innate ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.

Your heart’s desire is peace and harmony above anything else. You need friends and society. Your gentle nature makes you avoid confrontation as much as possible. There’s always an internal battle when you are uncertain about something. Sometimes, you have difficulty stating your needs and opinions openly. Worse, you’ll give up when confronted by a more aggressive person to avoid a fight. You dislike the use of force.

When people hear the name Shanna, they perceive you as someone who is dignified, well-dressed, outstanding, self-sufficient, and impressive. You come off as someone who is not a push-over. The use of bright and cheerful colors may be your fashion style. People recognize you as being a pioneer with your ideas of how to do things. Try not to appear as being too aggressive and intimidating to others.

You are a smoothie – a real charmer! You tend to have dramatic reactions when you feel things deeply. Your kind nature allows you to work well with others. You are inclined to experience many emotional ups and downs.

Your most likely vocation: musician, artist, writer, designer, teacher, commentator, salesman, occultist.

Lucky colors: All shades of purple, violet, mauve, and lilac

Lucky gem(s): Garnet, amethyst

Lucky day(s): Wednesday

Lucky botanicals: Apple, barberry, bilberry, cherry, dandelion, lungwort, mint, strawberry, pomegranate

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Is The Name Shanna Popular?

“Shanna” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Oregon as reported in the 1977 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 20 babies in Oregon have the same name as you in 1977. A total of 1,613 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1978 with a total of 1,845 babies. That’s a lot of baby Shannas.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Shanna” was recorded 28,355 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Shannas to occupy the country of Caribbean Netherlands with an estimated population of 27,148.

The name first appeared in the year 1931 and given to six newborn babies. (See FAQ) Shanna became a popular girl’s name in the state of Nevada in the year 1977. It ranked #73 with 12 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1978 in the state of Kentucky with 59 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of North Dakota for 4 years from 1977 to 1981 (may not be consecutive).

For the past six decades (1964 to 2023), the name “Shanna” was recorded 27,001 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Shanna, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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