Gracious
Shanea is a modern American phonetic variation of Shana or Shane, ultimately derived from the Irish name Seán. It shares the same etymological roots as Jane and Joan, tracing back to the Hebrew name Yochanan.
Less common today
Shanea isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,605 in 1991.
Bahamian sprinter
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
