Daleth 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

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Popularity Comparison

Daleth Rank #4,202
Shana Rank #4,271

Daleth is more popular, ranked #4202 vs #4271 for Shana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daleth ___

  • Daleth Rose
  • Daleth Marie
  • Daleth Grace
  • Daleth Claire
  • Daleth June
  • Daleth Pearl

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 Daleth

Aleph Mira Ezra Sela Noa

If you choose Shana

Rina Tara Dana Leah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daleth or Shana more popular?

Daleth is more popular, ranked #4202 compared to Shana at #4271 in the United States.

What do Daleth and Shana mean?

Daleth means "door, gateway" (Hebrew origin). Shana means "beautiful (Yiddish/Hebrew)" (Yiddish sheyn origin).

Are Daleth and Shana boy or girl names?

Daleth is primarily a girl name. Shana is primarily a girl name.

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