Shayna
Shayna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Shayna
- A female given name from Yiddish.
Etymology
Borrowed from Yiddish שיינע (sheyne), a feminine inflection of שיין (sheyn, “beautiful”).
How popular is Shayna?
Since 1880, 16,267 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Shayna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #381 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #7425 in 1985. In 2025, 72 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Shayna FAQ
What does the name Shayna mean?
A female given name from Yiddish. Borrowed from Yiddish שיינע (sheyne), a feminine inflection of שיין (sheyn, “beautiful”).
What is the origin of the name Shayna?
Shayna is listed as a name of Yiddish origin.
How popular is the name Shayna?
Since 1880, 16,267 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Shayna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #381 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #7425 in 1985. In 2025, 72 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Shayna a boy or girl name?
Shayna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 16,267 girls and 5 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.