Shaina
Shaina is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Beautiful.
Origin and history
Shaina is a name of Yiddish origin meaning beautiful. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly within Jewish communities. Today it remains a recognizable yet moderately used choice in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
11,992 babies in the United States have been named Shaina since 1880. It ranks #1476 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1691.
States where it is most popular
- NY (14.1 %)
- CA (12.7 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
- PA (6.2 %)
- NJ (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 13 |
| 1970-1980 | 373 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,066 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,724 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,650 |
| 2010-2019 | 756 |
| 2020-2029 | 410 |
Famous people named Shaina
- Shaina Magdayao: Actress, Dancer
- Shaina Taub: Composer, Singer-Songwriter
Nicknames
Shai, Shay
Fun facts
- The name derives from the Yiddish word 'sheyn', which directly translates to beautiful.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage during the 1980s and 1990s.