Shavona

Q: What is the origin of Shavona?

Shavona is of Irish origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Shavona?

According to the latest SSA data, Shavona is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Shavona a girl name?

Shavona is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"God Is Gracious"

Shavona is a modern anglicized variant of Siobhan, ultimately linked to the meaning God is gracious.

Themes:variantsiobhanirish

Biblical Unique Rare

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Popularity History of Shavona

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Shavona did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Shavona Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Shavona.

11 ideas

Shaie

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Shav

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shay

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shav

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shie

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sho

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vona

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onay

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ssie

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avoy

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Similar Names to Shavona

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Anna

AN-uh

“Grace; Favor”

#94

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Angela

AN-juh-luh

“Messenger; Angel”

#282

|Greek

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Ann

“Grace, Favor”

#1141

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Abigail

AB-ih-gayl

“My Father Is Joy”

#32

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Annie

“Grace, Favor”

#191

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Anne

“Grace; Favor”

#649

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Anita

“Grace Favor”

#1463

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Annette

“Grace”

#1304

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Alma

“Nourishing; Kind”

#472

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Agnes

“Pure”

#1063

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Baby Name Lists That Include Shavona

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Shavona mean?

Shavona means "God Is Gracious". Shavona is a modern anglicized variant of Siobhan, ultimately linked to the meaning God is gracious.

What is the origin of Shavona?

Shavona is of Irish origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Shavona?

According to the latest SSA data, Shavona is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Shavona a girl name?

Shavona is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Shavona?

Popular nicknames for Shavona include Shaie, Shav, shay, shav, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Shavona?

There are many names similar to Shavona in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginIrish, Modern

Syllables3

Length7 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withS

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Aedan Aven Adian Aeden Ayven

Sisters

Ashlynn Arline Arleen Allene Alannah

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