Shana
Shana is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Beautiful or God is gracious.
Origin and history
Shana is a name of Hebrew origin, often derived from the name God is Gracious (a variant of Seana/Shauna) or the Yiddish word for beautiful. It gained notable popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly from the 1970s through the 1990s. Today, it remains a familiar yet less common choice for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
29,635 babies in the United States have been named Shana since 1880. It ranks #840 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1953.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.9 %)
- NY (8 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
- PA (5.2 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 13 |
| 1940-1950 | 90 |
| 1950-1960 | 313 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,905 |
| 1970-1980 | 10,230 |
| 1980-1990 | 9,957 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,424 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,188 |
| 2010-2019 | 367 |
| 2020-2029 | 148 |
Famous people named Shana
- Shana Hiatt: Model, Television Host
- Shana Alexander: Journalist, Author
Nicknames
Shan
Fun facts
- Shana can originate as an Anglicized spelling of the Irish Gaelic Seána or from the Yiddish word schayn, meaning beautiful.
- The name saw its highest U.S. popularity between 1970 and 1990 before becoming a less common selection today.