Shanan is an uncommon and distinctive given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'lily'. It's pronounced as sha-NAN, with a long 'a' sound similar to the name 'Samantha'. Shanan is often used for both boys and girls, making it unisex in nature.
The name Shanan experienced a peak in popularity during the late 1960s and early 1970s with a total of 123 births recorded over two decades. The highest frequency occurred in 1975 and 1976, each year seeing 14 births.