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Shana

Pronunciation: [ sh-AN-uh ]

Girl Name #4,271 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4271, Shana is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Shana is a girl name, recorded for 34 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
Girl
Popularity Rank
#4,271
Total SSA Count
34

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Sha Shy Shaie

Also a Boy Name

Shana is also used as a boy name, ranked #14025.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shana

Is Shana a boy or girl name?
Shana is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #4271. As a boy name, it is ranked #14025. 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 #4271 in popularity for girl 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 #4271 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shana

Shana is a girl name .

Is Shana a boy or girl name? Shana is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #4,271 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #14,025. Shana is more commonly used as a girl name.

Shana is currently ranked #4,271 in popularity for girl 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 Shannon, Shanaya, Shania, Shanvi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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