Shana
sh(a)-na
US Popularity:9527
Origin:Yiddish
Meaning:Beautiful; Magnificence; Touchstone; Old, ancient; Possessor of wisdom
Shana is most commonly a feminine name of multiple origins. Meaning “beautiful,” in Yiddish, this baby name is perfect for a precious beauty. Across the globe, Shana is also a variant of Sana and means “touchstone” in Hindi and Sanskrit, as well as “magnificence” in Hindi. While this mighty name is already abundant in many ways, one should not forget about its connection to the Irish gender-neutral name and famous river, Shannon. With this link, Shana also means “old,” “ancient,” and “possessor of wisdom.”
Shana Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Shana is currently #2973 on The Bump
Girl:Shana is currently #1327 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Shana is currently #9527 in U.S. births
Girl:Shana is currently #4263 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#9527
in 2022
+ 5100
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Shana (2), June 2019
Behind the Name, Shayna, June 2019
Behind the Name, Shana (1), February 2019
Behind the Name, Shanna, October 2012
Behind the Name, Shannon, January 2022
Name Doctor, Shana (1)
Name Doctor, Shana
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