Shana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Shana is a Hebrew name meaning 'lily,' 'year,' or 'change,' reflecting themes of renewal. It evolved from the Hebrew 'shanah' and gained popularity in the late 20th century. The name conveys traits of creativity and warmth, with no significant biblical background.
The name Shana is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Shana has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Shana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5344th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8116th out of 16616 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5088th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1475th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 308th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 330th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1570th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4832nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shana"
Pronunciation
/ˈʃeɪnə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Shana is derived from the Hebrew word 'shanah,' which means 'year' or 'to change.' It is often associated with the idea of renewal and transformation.
Meaning
lily, year, change
Language Evolution
Shanah, Shana
Historical Usage
The name Shana gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a modern variation of traditional Hebrew names.
Variants & Derivatives
Shayna, Shan, Shanah
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Shana is perceived as a modern and vibrant name, often associated with creativity and warmth.
Famous People
Shana Alexander, Shana Zadrick
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shana"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Shana"
"Shana" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5344th of 10718 | 57 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8116th of 16616 | 56 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5088th of 9204 | 52 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1475th of 12526 | 937 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 308th of 19264 | 13,475 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 330th of 27321 | 12,724 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1570th of 35406 | 2,084 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4832nd of 30306 | 336 |
Regional Popularity of "Shana" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Shana" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
59.54% 1326th/2227 |
87.41% 2124th/2430 |
45.85% 1308th/2853 |
42.59% 1182nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
10.49% 308th/2937 |
10.97% 382nd/3483 |
7.65% 269th/3518 |
7.39% 299th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
8.49% 313th/3685 |
5.63% 252nd/4475 |
5.49% 285th/5194 |
8.58% 542nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
34.35% 1574th/4582 |
23.86% 1232nd/5164 |
20.16% 1474th/7313 |
29.00% 2164th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
60.51% 2715th/4487 |
- |
94.39% 5924th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Shana"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shana" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.