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Shoshana vs Shana

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shoshana or Shana more popular?

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

What do Shoshana and Shana mean?

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

Are Shoshana and Shana boy or girl names?

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

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