US Popularity:9081
Origin:Yiddish
Other Origin(s):Indian, Irish, Sanskrit
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 #3308 on The Bump
Girl:Shana is currently #2225 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Shana is currently #9081 in U.S. births
Girl:Shana is currently #5218 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#5218
in 2023
+ 382
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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