Charlotte 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
Nicknames
Shay, Sha

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Shana Rank #4,271

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4271 for Shana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Shana ___

  • Shana Marie
  • Shana Lynn
  • Shana Nicole
  • Shana Beth
  • Shana Leigh
  • Shana Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Shana

Rina Tara Dana Leah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Shana more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Shana at #4271 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Shana mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Shana means "beautiful (Yiddish/Hebrew)" (Yiddish sheyn origin).

Are Charlotte and Shana boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Shana is primarily a girl name.

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