NAME PROFILE
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Derived from the Hebrew root for 'God is gracious,' Shalana describes a person who exudes warmth and kindness, possessing a radiant and welcoming spirit that brightens any room.
Key Stats
| Total births | 242 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1990 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1990 |
| Most recent | 1990 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | African-American, English, Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
GA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Shalana Hunter (Entrepreneur and Media Personality) · Shalana Santana (Actress, 'Don Matteo') · Shalana Crute (Educator and Children's Author) · Shalana Woods (Contemporary Visual Artist) · Shalana Robinson (Public Speaker and Consultant)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ShalaLanaShaniLaney
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