Shona
Girl name · 2,443 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Shona: 2,443 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 167 births in 1975.
Shona is a Scottish feminine name, an anglicised form of the Gaelic Seonaid, which itself is the Scottish equivalent of Janet or Joan, ultimately deriving from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning “God is gracious.” Among notable bearers are Scottish actress Shona McGarty, best known for her long-running role
Girl 40 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 1975167 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7803 babies
- Total births
- 2,443since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 62%vs prior 5y