Sheena
Sheena: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Sheena
- A female given name from Scottish Gaelic.
Etymology
Anglicization of Scottish Gaelic Sìne and Síne, ultimately from Latin Joanna, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, literally “God is gracious”), the feminized form of יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhōḥānān) which produced John and its many doublets. Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Jane, Janice, Janis, Jean, Jeanne, Jen, Joan, Joanna, Joanne, Johanna, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shane, Shaun, and Shauna.
How popular is Sheena?
Since 1880, 22,380 girls and 67 boys in the U.S. have been named Sheena (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #80 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #2585 in 1985. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Sheena
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Sibling name ideas for Sheena
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Sheena FAQ
What does the name Sheena mean?
A female given name from Scottish Gaelic. Anglicization of Scottish Gaelic Sìne and Síne, ultimately from Latin Joanna, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, literally “God is gracious”), the feminized form of יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhōḥānān) which produced John and its many doublets. Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Jane, Janice, Janis, Jean, Jeanne, Jen, Joan, Joanna, Joanne, Johanna, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shane, Shaun, and Shauna.
What is the origin of the name Sheena?
Sheena is listed as a name of Scottish origin.
How popular is the name Sheena?
Since 1880, 22,380 girls and 67 boys in the U.S. have been named Sheena (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #80 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #2585 in 1985. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sheena a boy or girl name?
Sheena is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 22,380 girls and 67 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.