Shana
Pronunciation: [ sh-AN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Shana is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-AN-uh.
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Shana first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 113 babies have been named Shana in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shana is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,025 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,025
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Shana is also used as a girl name, ranked #4271.
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About the Name Shana
Shana is a boy name .
Is Shana a boy or girl name? Shana is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,025 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,271. Shana is more commonly used as a girl name.
Shana is currently ranked #14,025 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shana include Sha, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shana include Shane, Shannon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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