Holding steady.
Popularity of Shonia since 1962
Babies named Shonia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 61 |
| 1970s | 78 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shonia is a rare modern English name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1962. It reached its highest level of use in 1970, but even then it ranked outside the top 1000 and was given to fewer than five babies per year nationwide. The name has remained extremely uncommon: its trajectory is stable at very low usage, and it has rarely been recorded since the 1970s. No state has reported enough instances to form a top-states list. Shonia likely originated as a variant of Shawna, a feminine form of Sean, or as a creative respelling of names like Tonia. Its scarcity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name.
Shonia appears to be a modern English coinage, likely a variant of Shawna (a feminine form of Sean) or a blend of sounds from names like Tonia or Sonia. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1962, with peak usage in the 1970s, but has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shon, Nia
Variants: Shawnia, Shonnia, Shonea
Sibling names for Shonia
Names that share Shonia's style, for a brother or sister.
