Shoshana

Shoshana - A very unique female name

Shoshana appeared on the charts for the first time in 1952 on position #1918. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Shoshana and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Shoshana? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Shoshana. The baby girl name Shoshana was given to 87 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1544 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 14,982 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Shoshana peaked in popularity 42 years ago in 1984 on position 1106.

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Shoshana is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Shoshana is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #219 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #2,438.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Shoshana is where you live.

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Shoshana origin and meaning

Hebrew

'Lily' or 'rose' — from Hebrew shoshan, the flower named in the Song of Songs

Shoshana is the full Hebrew form behind the Anglicised Susanna family, though it has its own distinct life in Jewish naming. It has held a remarkably steady, low level of American use, at exactly the same rank in 2020 and 2025.

Attested etymology

Shoshana is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Shoshana, pop culture references for the name Shoshana and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Shoshana

We've found the following names that sound similar to Shoshana, sorted by popularity.

Susan / Shannon / Suzanne / Sonia / Sonya / Shawna / Sienna / Shawn / Shana / Shanna /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Shoshana

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Shoshana a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Shoshana?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

shoh-SHAH-nuh · /ʃoʊˈʃɑnə/

Around the world

• Shoshana (Hebrew) — The original form, used as-is.

Spellings and nicknames

• Shoshanna — A double-n respelling.
• Susanna — The related Greek-shaped form of the same Hebrew root; a separate established name.

Nicknames: ShoshiShosh

Famous bearers

• Shoshana Bean — Broadway and recording singer known for Wicked and Hell's Kitchen (b. 1977) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Shoshana is a richly Jewish, floral name that feels both traditional within its community and distinctive outside it.

Worth knowing

• English speakers often stumble over the double sh at first reading.