Darice vs Shana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darice

Girl #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holding firm to goodness (feminine of Darius)"

Origin: Old Persian Darayavahush

Cultural Roots

American African American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,273
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dari, Risa, Dee

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Darice Rank #4,273
Shana Rank #4,271

Shana is more popular, ranked #4271 vs #4273 for Darice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darice ___

  • Darice Nicole
  • Darice Marie
  • Darice Simone
  • Darice Elise
  • Darice Lynn
  • Darice Ann

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 Darice

Denise Candice Clarice Darius Marcus

If you choose Shana

Rina Tara Dana Leah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darice or Shana more popular?

Shana is more popular, ranked #4271 compared to Darice at #4273 in the United States.

What do Darice and Shana mean?

Darice means "holding firm to goodness (feminine of Darius)" (Old Persian Darayavahush origin). Shana means "beautiful (Yiddish/Hebrew)" (Yiddish sheyn origin).

Are Darice and Shana boy or girl names?

Darice is primarily a girl name. Shana is primarily a girl name.

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