Beautiful daughter of the stars
Derived from an Oneida word, the name is most famously associated with the Shenandoah Valley and River in Virginia. While several folk etymologies exist, the most popular translation is 'daughter of the stars,' referring to a Native American legend.
Less common today
Shenandoah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,325 in 1995.
The personified spirit of the river or valley in various American folk songs · American Folk Music
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
