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Shana vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shana

Girl #4,271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful (Yiddish/Hebrew)"

Origin: Yiddish sheyn

Cultural Roots

Jewish American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,271
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Shana Rank #4,271
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #4271 for Shana.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shana or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Shana at #4271 in the United States.

What do Shana and Hiram mean?

Shana means "beautiful (Yiddish/Hebrew)" (Yiddish sheyn origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shana and Hiram boy or girl names?

Shana is primarily a girl name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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