Shena
Shena is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Shena is a phonetic variant of Sheena, which itself is an Anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic name Síne, derived from the French Jeanne and ultimately Hebrew roots. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly in the 1980s. Today it is a rare choice for newborn girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
2,356 babies in the United States have been named Shena since 1880. It ranks #3633 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.7 %)
- FL (9.8 %)
- NY (9.7 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- IL (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 | 64 |
| 1960-1970 | 247 |
| 1970-1980 | 642 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,139 |
| 1990-2000 | 234 |
| 2000-2010 | 17 |
| 2010-2019 | 13 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Shena
- Shena Mackay: novelist, author
Fun facts
- Shena originated as an Anglicized spelling of Síne, the Scottish Gaelic form of Jane or Joan.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage during the 1980s, influenced by similar-sounding names like Sheena and Shannon.