Shaina
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Shaina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 18 babies have been named Shaina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shaina is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,492 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,492
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Shaina is also used as a girl name, ranked #2332.
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About the Name Shaina
Shaina is a boy name .
Is Shaina a boy or girl name? Shaina is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,492 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,332. Shaina is more commonly used as a girl name.
Shaina is currently ranked #18,492 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shaina include Sha, Shai, Shaiy, Shaiie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shaina include Shai . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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