The nameShana
Shana is a short name that was a top 200 American name in the 1980s.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew and English
Meaning
Shana is linked to the Hebrew shana, "year", and also used as a variant of Shauna or Shannon.
Origin
Hebrew and English.
History
In the United States Shana reached 174th place in 1984. In England and Wales it was 582nd in 1996.
Popularity of the name Shana
Shana in the United States
Shana was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 10,282 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Shana. Its rise began around 1964, and it peaked in 1984. Half of all babies named Shana in the United States were born before 1981, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 25 births a year on average, against 30 in the five years before.
Shana in France
Shana was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 4,165 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Shana. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Shana in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 70 births a year on average, against 193 in the five years before.
Shana in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Shana
Names from the same generation as Shana, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shana mean?
Shana is linked to the Hebrew shana, "year", and also used as a variant of Shauna or Shannon.
What is the origin of the name Shana?
Hebrew and English.
Is Shana a girl's or a boy's name?
Shana is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Shana?
In 2024, Shana was the 4195th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 34 births.
What are the variants of the name Shana?
Variants and related names of Shana include Shannon.
What are good sibling names for Shana?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Justine, Krista, Rachelle and Maureen for a sister, Geoffrey, Jakob, Chad and Marc for a brother.