Shonya is of American origin, derived from the Native American Cherokee tribe. It means "the forest". The name has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and cultural significance. It's pronounced as /SHOHN-yah/. Shonya does not have any associated days for celebration or specific saints related to it.
The name Shonya experienced peak popularity from 1969 to 1974 with a high of 14 births in 1971, but it significantly declined afterwards, with a consistent 8 births per year between 1975 and 1979, and then dropped again to 5 births each in 1980 and 1991. Overall, there were 117 births recorded over this period.