Shania
Girl name · Gaelic · Hebrew · Irish · Native American
- US rank
- #2,514
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #171 in 1996
70 babies were named Shania in the US in 2025. It has dropped 379 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Shania you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 22,936 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Shania, 70 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Shania would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryShania first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1996, when it ranked #171. Today it's #2,514, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowShania was 14× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 1,654 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 22,936.
- TrendShania has slipped 379 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,514. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Shania
Shania is a girl name of Gaelic, Hebrew and Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-nia”. US birth records list Shania for girls from 1970 to 2025, in 56 of those 56 years. Its best year was 1996, when it ranked #171 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,514, with 70 babies.
Origin:Gaelic namesHebrew namesIrish namesNative American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.3 | 136,799 girls |
| 1980s | 18 | 54,735 girls |
| 1990s | 355 | 2,818 girls |
| 2000s | 375 | 2,666 girls |
| 2010s | 98 | 10,235 girls |
| 2020s | 53 | 19,042 girls |
Other spellings of Shania
More Gaelic girl names
- Girl name: Nora · honor
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Girl name: Alana · possibly little rock
- Unisex name: Lennon · descendant of Leannán
- Unisex name: Murphy · sea warrior
- Girl name: Fiona · white, fair
- Girl name: Mara · bitter
Questions about the name Shania
What is the origin of the name Shania?
Shania has Gaelic, Hebrew, Irish, Native American roots in our records. Other Gaelic names include Nora, Isla, Maeve.
Is Shania a boy or girl name?
Shania is a girl name.
How popular is the name Shania?
Shania ranked #2,514 for US girls in 2025, given to 70 babies. Its best year was 1996 (#171).