Holding steady.
Popularity of Shannia since 1988
Babies named Shannia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shannia is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1988, reflecting a trend of creating distinctive feminine names by appending the popular -ia suffix to familiar sounds. Its peak year came in 1996, during the height of similar names like Shania and Shanice. Despite never reaching the top 1000, Shannia has maintained a stable trajectory, with consistent but infrequent use each year. The name is most closely associated with 1990s naming styles and remains a rare choice today.
Shannia likely emerged in the late 20th century as a modern coinage, possibly blending the sound of names like Shannon or Shania with a fashionable -ia suffix. It has no known ancient roots and is primarily an American invention.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shan, Nia
Sibling names for Shannia
Names that share Shannia's style, for a brother or sister.
