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Shana vs Shoshana

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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Popularity Comparison

Shana Rank #4,271
Shoshana Rank #1,792

Shoshana is more popular, ranked #1792 vs #4271 for Shana.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shana or Shoshana more popular?

Shoshana is more popular, ranked #1792 compared to Shana at #4271 in the United States.

What do Shana and Shoshana mean?

Shana means "beautiful (Yiddish/Hebrew)" (Yiddish sheyn origin). Shoshana means "rose" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shana and Shoshana boy or girl names?

Shana is primarily a girl name. Shoshana is primarily a girl name.

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