Shana

Pronunciation: [ sh-AN-uh ]

Boy Name #14,025 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shana is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-AN-uh.

Parents who love the name Shana often also consider Shirley, Sherman, Shirley .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #14,025
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Shane #602 Shannon #2609

Nicknames

Sha Shy Shaie

Also a Girl Name

Shana is also used as a girl name, ranked #4271.

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Shirley Sherman Shirley Shade Shelby Shelton Sheppard Sheldon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shana

Is Shana a boy or girl name?

Shana is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #14025. As a girl name, it is ranked #4271. Shana is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Shana?

Shana is pronounced sh-AN-uh.

How popular is the name Shana?

Shana is currently ranked #14025 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Shana?

Common nicknames for Shana include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.

Is Shana a common or rare name?

Shana is an uncommon name, ranked #14025 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Shaie. 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.