Seanna
Seanna is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Seanna is a modern feminine name derived as a phonetic spelling or anglicized form of the Irish name Seána, which itself is a feminine form of Seán (John). It ultimately traces back to Hebrew roots meaning 'God is gracious'. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare choice given to a modest number of baby girls each decade.
Popularity in the United States
2,355 babies in the United States have been named Seanna since 1880. It ranks #3634 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1944.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.4 %)
- FL (10.6 %)
- TX (10.4 %)
- NY (9.8 %)
- PA (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 96 |
| 1970-1980 | 201 |
| 1980-1990 | 277 |
| 1990-2000 | 408 |
| 2000-2010 | 806 |
| 2010-2019 | 404 |
| 2020-2029 | 157 |
Nicknames
Sea, Anna
Fun facts
- Seanna represents a modern phonetic spelling variation of traditional Irish feminine names like Seána or Shauna.
- It shares its ultimate etymological root with classical names like Joan and Jane through the Hebrew name Yochanan.