An uncommon Native American pick — distinctive and rare.
A female given name.
Shania is a girl's baby name of Native American origin, from the Ojibwe language, meaning 'I'm on my way' or 'silver.' The name became globally associated with Shania Twain, the Canadian country-pop superstar who is the best-selling female country artist of all time, giving this name a powerful association with unstoppable success.
Shania was #385 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2622, but its charm endures.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 441 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 1,715 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 6,905 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 6,256 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 315 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 112 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67 | #2622 |
| 2023 | 96 | #2046 |
| 2022 | 90 | #2139 |
| 2021 | 103 | #1923 |
| 2020 | 85 | #2150 |
| 2019 | 92 | #2066 |
| 2018 | 143 | #1530 |
| 2017 | 101 | #1975 |
| 2016 | 128 | #1681 |
| 2015 | 129 | #1665 |
| 2014 | 154 | #1462 |
| 2013 | 199 | #1207 |
| 2012 | 211 | #1165 |
| 2011 | 290 | #901 |
| 2010 | 268 | #958 |
| 2009 | 335 | #838 |
| 2008 | 464 | #661 |
| 2007 | 527 | #569 |
| 2006 | 639 | #487 |
| 2005 | 707 | #436 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1970–2024) · Methodology