Girl · #16,460 in 2026

Shaunae

Shawnae or Shaunae is a feminine given name. It is a variant of Shauna/Shawna, derived from Shawn or Sean, an Irish Gaelic name. Its origin is English and means "God is Gracious". The name may refer to:Shawnae Dixon, American chef and cookbook author Shawnae Jebbia, American entertainer and former beauty queen Shaunae Miller-Uibo, Bahamian sprinter

Current Rank
#16,460
Peak Rank
#9,479 (1999)
Total Babies
71
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1984
First Year
2005
Last Year
1999
Peak Year
#9479
Peak Rank
71
Total Count
11
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Shaunae

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Shawnae or Shaunae is a feminine given name. It is a variant of Shauna/Shawna, derived from Shawn or Sean, an Irish Gaelic name. Its origin is English and means "God is Gracious". The name may refer to:Shawnae Dixon, American chef and cookbook author Shawnae Jebbia, American entertainer and former beauty queen Shaunae Miller-Uibo, Bahamian sprinter

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The Story of Shaunae

Shaunae first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1984, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 9 Shaunaes were born — ranking #9,479 that year. As of 2026, Shaunae ranks #16,460 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 71 Shaunaes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Shaunae

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shaunae is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shaunae

What does the name Shaunae mean?
Shawnae or Shaunae is a feminine given name. It is a variant of Shauna/Shawna, derived from Shawn or Sean, an Irish Gaelic name. Its origin is English and means "God is Gracious". The name may refer to:Shawnae Dixon, American chef and cookbook author Shawnae Jebbia, American entertainer and former beauty queen Shaunae Miller-Uibo, Bahamian sprinter
How popular is Shaunae in 2026?
In 2026, Shaunae ranks #16,460 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Shaunae most popular?
Shaunae reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #9,479 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Shaunae a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Shaunae is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Shaunae?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shaunae include Mirza, Tanise, Raysa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Shaunae

Shaunae is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 71 births in the dataset. Shaunae's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #9,479. Use the chart and map above to compare Shaunae's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.