Liam 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

Liam Rank #1
Shana Rank #4,271

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4271 for Shana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shana

Rina Tara Dana Leah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Shana more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Shana at #4271 in the United States.

What do Liam and Shana mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Shana means "beautiful (Yiddish/Hebrew)" (Yiddish sheyn origin).

Are Liam and Shana boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Shana is primarily a girl name.

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