What does the name Shana mean?

The name Shana means "Old, ancient".

What is the origin of the name Shana?

Shana is a name of Gaelic origin.

In 2023, 34 babies were named Shana in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Shana is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 34 →

All-Time Total: 29,608

Peak Year: 1984

Shana is a variant of the name Shannon, which is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name Seanán, meaning "wise" or "old."

Girl names closely related to Shana

Deanna Amirah Alisha Emani Imani Elana Casey Nia

Boy names closely related to Shana

Barry Gregory Jevon Stanley Ronald Amir Melvin Tariq

Names with similar meaning to Shana

Shanna Shannan Shannen Shannon Shanon

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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