Shana
Shana: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Shana
- A female given name from Welsh.
Etymology
Anglicized variant of the Welsh name Siân (pet form Siana) - or a version of the French name Jeanne.
How popular is Shana?
Since 1880, 29,635 girls and 113 boys in the U.S. have been named Shana (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #174 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #3572 in 1977. In 2025, 25 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Shana
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Sibling name ideas for Shana
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Shana FAQ
What does the name Shana mean?
A female given name from Welsh. Anglicized variant of the Welsh name Siân (pet form Siana) - or a version of the French name Jeanne.
What is the origin of the name Shana?
Shana is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Shana?
Since 1880, 29,635 girls and 113 boys in the U.S. have been named Shana (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #174 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #3572 in 1977. In 2025, 25 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Shana a boy or girl name?
Shana is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 29,635 girls and 113 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.