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SHAHR-luht
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Seanna
GirlIrish, Hebrew· “feminine of Sean, "God is gracious"”
- Meaning
- feminine of Sean, "God is gracious"
- Origin
- Irish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- SHAW-nuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #5,372
- US babies 2025
- 24
- Best rank
- #1,689 (2006)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Seanna
Seanna is an Irish and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “feminine of Sean, "God is gracious"”.
Seanna is a feminine form of Sean, the Irish form of John, which traces back to the Hebrew Yochanan, "God is gracious." The Irish Seán came from the Norman French Jehan, and Seanna adds the feminine -a ending. Pronunciations vary: many say SHAW-nuh, matching Shauna and Shawna, while others say see-AN-uh, following the spelling. The spelling keeps a visible tie to Sean. Seanna feels Irish and modern at the same time. Shay and Anna are possible nicknames, and related names include Siobhan and Shauna.
Popularity over time
Seanna first appears in US Social Security records in 1959. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,689 in 2006, the same year it reached its highest count of 125 babies. In 2025, 24 babies were named Seanna, and it ranked #5,372 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,969 in 1980, #2,535 in 2000, #3,247 in 2010, and #5,372 in 2025. Of the 2,355 US girls named Seanna since records began, 34% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 408 babies. Since 2010, 561 more have been named Seanna.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Addysen, Danya, Anessa, Charis, and Shriya.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Seanna ranked highest in California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #3049 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Seanna is usually pronounced SHAW-nuh, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Seanna
A few middle names that flow with Seanna: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Seanna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Seanna mean?
Seanna is an Irish and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “feminine of Sean, "God is gracious"”.
What is the origin of the name Seanna?
Seanna has Irish and Hebrew roots. Seanna is a feminine form of Sean, the Irish form of John, which traces back to the Hebrew Yochanan, "God is gracious." The Irish Seán came from the Norman French Jehan, and Seanna adds the feminine -a ending.
Is Seanna a popular name?
Not especially. Seanna ranked #5,372 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Seanna a boy or girl name?
Seanna is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Seanna?
Seanna is usually pronounced SHAW-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings