Shayna
Shayna is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Beautiful.
Origin and history
Shayna is a feminine name derived from Yiddish, meaning beautiful. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly within Jewish communities. Today, it remains a recognized choice with steady, niche usage.
Popularity in the United States
16,267 babies in the United States have been named Shayna since 1880. It ranks #1206 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1656.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.9 %)
- NY (11.2 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
- NJ (5.6 %)
- TX (5.4 %)
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 | 20 |
| 1960-1970 | 166 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,140 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,083 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,836 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,297 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,280 |
| 2020-2029 | 445 |
Nicknames
Shay, Shaynee
Fun facts
- The name directly originates from the Yiddish word 'sシェーン' (schoen/sheyn), which translates to beautiful or lovely.
- Shayna reached its peak U.S. popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s before gradually declining into steady, lower-frequency usage.