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Shana
OriginDiminutive of Shoshana or Shannon, variation of Shaina
Meaning"beautiful"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · girls#5213
2025 SSA
About Shana
Part of a group of similar midcentury names rarely given to babies today.
Shana is also given to boys.
Pronounced SHAH-nah.
As of October 2026, Shana ranked #7057 in US births in 1990 SSA, peaked at #3570 in 1977.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Boys #4,007
Girls #4,266
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #4,538 | 32 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #4,058 | 37 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #4,364 | 33 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #4,647 | 30 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #4,639 | 30 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #4,631 | 29 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #4,266 | 34 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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Shana in pop culture
- ShanaGirl
character in anime "Shakugan No Shana"
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