Total births
58
Girls' name · since 1972
Shaana
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 58 babies named Shaana, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 58
- total births
- 1972–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Shaana sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 58 recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Shaana recorded 58 times among girls since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1995.
- 58 total births
- 1972–1995 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
58 girls have been named Shaana since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1995.
- 58
- total births
- 1972–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Shaana was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
11 babies were named Shaana in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Shaana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shaana's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shaana at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Shaana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1995
- Peak year (1984)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Shaana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shaana's strongest decade.
30 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Shaana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
12 births
- 1980s
1980s
30 births
- 1990s
1990s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 30 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shaana? ▼
Shaana has been given to 58 babies in the U.S. since 1972, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1995. 11 babies were born in 1984, its single highest year.
When was Shaana most popular? ▼
Shaana was most popular in the 1980s decade with 30 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
How long has the name Shaana been used? ▼
Records for Shaana go back to 1972, giving 24 years of history through 1995.
What names are similar to Shaana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sharon, Shannon, Shawna, Shari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shaana's data
- Shaana's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (30 total births) through the 1990s (16) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Shaana
Nearby Names Like Shaana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shaana
Sharon Girl
#1224 723,024 births
Shannon Girl
#1874 295,782 births
Shawna Girl
#6004 45,531 births
Shari Girl
#13636 40,927 births
Shawn Girl
#7307 33,055 births
Compare Shaana side by side: Shaana vs Sharon Shaana vs Shannon Shaana vs Shawna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–1995 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shaana: Baby Name Since 1972 - 58 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shaana. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shaana draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.