MallowbyNames

Shavanna

shuh-VAN-uh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name combining the 'sha-' prefix with elements like Savannah or Shawna.

Peak popularity
1990
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Shavanna since 1984

Babies named Shavanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.

611171990200020102020Most births 1990Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s62
1990s82
2000s13
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Shavanna is a modern American name first recorded in 1984, with its peak year in 1990. Since then, its usage has remained stable but consistently low, never ranking among the top 1000. The name appears to be an invented combination, reflecting a broader trend in the 1980s and 1990s of creating melodic names with the 'sha-' prefix. While not tied to any specific heritage or state, it fits stylistically with other inventive names of its era. For parents seeking a distinctive and feminine name with a contemporary feel, Shavanna offers a unique option that is unlikely to be shared by many peers.

Shavanna is a modern coinage that first appeared in the United States in the mid-1980s. It likely blends the popular 'sha-' sound (as in Shawna or Shana) with the ending '-vanna', possibly influenced by the name Savannah. There is no known historical or linguistic derivation from earlier languages.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Sha, Vanna, Shavy

Variants: Shavana, Shavonna

Sibling names for Shavanna

Names that share Shavanna's style, for a brother or sister.

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

S is for Shavanna, our favorite little girl.

S is for Shavanna…”

In a Mallowby alphabet book, Shavanna's letter becomes Shavanna's page: hand-illustrated, printed hardcover or paperback, made just for them.

Make Shavanna's book

Books for siblings or grandkids? The second book is 15% off.

Questions parents ask

What does the name Shavanna mean?
Shavanna is of uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name. It does not have a traditional meaning.
How popular is Shavanna?
Shavanna has never ranked in the top 1000 in the U.S. Data shows it was first recorded in 1984 and peaked in 1990. As of 2025, it has stable usage with fewer than 5 births per year.
Is Shavanna a girl's name?
Yes, Shavanna is almost exclusively used for girls.