Holding steady.
Popularity of Shadana since 1975
Babies named Shadana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shadana is a modern American coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975. It reached its highest usage in its peak year of 1989, but it has never cracked the national Top 1000, remaining a rare and unconventional choice. The name's trajectory has been stable without significant growth, and it has not been recorded in any top states. As an invented name, Shadana lacks a deep etymology, instead reflecting a trend of constructing names from fashionable syllables like the 'sha-' prefix and '-dana' suffix. Its scarcity and modern origins make it a distinctive option for parents seeking a unique name outside traditional naming patterns.
Shadana appears to be a modern coinage, possibly formed from the popular sounds 'sha-' and '-dana' or influenced by names like Shana and Dana. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1975 and saw modest use, peaking in 1989. Its exact derivation is uncertain, and it is not tied to any established cultural or linguistic tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shady
Sibling names for Shadana
Names that share Shadana's style, for a brother or sister.
