Holding steady.
Popularity of Shonya since 1968
Babies named Shonya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 89 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shonya is an uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1968. It reached its highest usage in 1971, during the peak of similar-sounding names like Sonya and Tanya. The name has never ranked in the top 1000 and has remained consistently rare, with its trajectory described as stable. Its origin is obscure, likely a modern American coinage or a creative respelling. Shonya has no recorded usage in top states and no well-known bearers, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a rare name with a familiar sound.
Shonya is a rare name first recorded in the United States in 1968. It appears to be a modern coinage, possibly influenced by the popularity of names like Sonya or Tanya. Its usage peaked in 1971 and has remained minimal since, with no clear etymological root in any language.
Sibling names for Shonya
Names that share Shonya's style, for a brother or sister.
