Shana

Girl's name

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."

Meaning Old, ancient
Origin Gaelic
U.S. births in 2023 34
Peak year 1984

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Names Starting With S

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Shana Alexander - Journalist, author, TV personality, "60 Minutes" commentator.
  • Shana Hiatt - TV host, "World Poker Tour."
  • Shana Swash - Actress, "EastEnders."
  • Shana Dowdeswell - Actress, "The Babysitters."
  • Shana Feste - Film director, "Country Strong," "Endless Love."
  • Shana Halligan - Singer, songwriter, "Bitter:Sweet."
  • Shana Moakler - Model, actress, reality TV personality.
  • Shana Cleveland - Musician, "La Luz."
  • Shana Tova - Hebrew greeting, "Happy New Year."
  • Shana Moulton - Artist, video and performance art.

Sisters for Shana

Girl names closely related to Shana

Deanna Amirah Alisha Emani Imani Elana Casey Nia

Brothers for Shana

Boy names closely related to Shana

Barry Gregory Jevon Stanley Ronald Amir Melvin Tariq

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Shana

Shanna Shannan Shannen Shannon Shanon

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