Shawna

Diminutive of Shoshana or Shannon, variation of Shaina

"God is gracious"

Shawna Origin and Meaning

The name Shawna is a girl's name.

Shawna is a feminine name that emerged as an Anglicized form of Siobhan, the Irish variation of Joan or Joanna, ultimately meaning 'God is gracious.' The name gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, peaking in the early 1980s when it ranked in the top 200 girls' names. Shawna offers a more intuitive spelling for English speakers compared to the traditional Irish spelling while maintaining its melodic sound. The name carries a friendly, approachable quality with its soft consonants and balanced syllables. Though less common for babies born in recent decades, Shawna retains a warm, unpretentious charm that connects to Irish heritage without requiring pronunciation guidance.

Shawna Rank in US Top 1000

# 946 in the US

Famous People Named Shawna

• Shawna Robinson American NASCAR driver
• Shawna Elizabeth aka Vyper American pro wrestler and model
• Shawna Langill Waldron American actress
• Shawna Leneé American adult film actress
• Shawna Trpcic American costume designer
• Shawna Kenney American author and journalist

The name Shawna in Pop Culture

• Shawna Baez aka Peek a,Boo, character on TV's "The Flash"