Girl
Shana
SHAN-uh
Rare & Uncommon ↓ Falling
✦ Meaning
“Hebrew name meaning 'God is gracious,' a diminutive form of Shana/Shannon. Popular in the 1980s-90s, it now reads as charmingly retro.”
Popularity Over Time
Shana is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
HebrewIrish
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Shan
Style
VintagePlayfulSoftClassic
Famous Bearers
- Shana Alexander
- Shana Wilson
Sibling Name Ideas
Cross-Cultural Notes
Irish/Hebrew origin
People Also Ask
Hebrew name meaning 'God is gracious,' a diminutive form of Shana/Shannon. Popular in the 1980s-90s, it now reads as charmingly retro.
Shana is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.
Popular nicknames for Shana include Shan.
Names that pair beautifully with Shana include Holly.