Shania
sh(a)-nia
US Popularity:3689
Origin:Native American
Meaning:I'm on my way
Shania is a girl’s name of Native American origin—believed to be Ojibwa—and means “I’m on my way.” It’s also considered a variant of the Yiddish name Shaina, which means “beautiful.” From its Native American roots and the success many Shanias have had, this name comes packed with role models for the baby on track to stardom. From African-American athlete Shania Collins to the renowned Canadian singer-songwriter Shania Twain and everyone else in between, baby will have legacies to admire every day. Though it wasn’t her given name, Twain loved this name and chose it to honor her father’s Ojibwa origins. The name Shania is proof that enduring success is en route when you want it badly enough, and who wouldn’t want that for a first birthday present!
Famous People Named Shania
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Shania TwainSinger
Shania Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Shania is currently #2350 on The Bump
Girl:Shania is currently #1620 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Shania is currently #3689 in U.S. births
Girl:Shania is currently #2041 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2041
in 2023
+ 95
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Shania, January 2022
Name Doctor, Shania
Best Baby Names for 2013 by Siobhan Thomas. pg. 327
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