NAME PROFILE
Merna
A combination name derived from 'Shay' meaning hawk-like or gift, and the suffix 'lene' often associated with light or radiance. A person with this name is typically seen as a radiant gift to those around them, possessing a sharp, observant mind and a graceful, bright disposition.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,461 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1929 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 2009 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Irish, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
NE — 44%IA — 25%IL — 16%NY — 8%KS — 8%
Notable People
Shailene Woodley (Actress, 'The Fault in Our Stars') · Shaylene King (Activist, 'The Mean Girl Extinction Project') · Shaylene Jackson (Author, 'The Girl in the Mirror') · Shaylene (Indie pop singer-songwriter) · Shaylene (Professional contemporary dancer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ShayShay-ShayLeneLenie
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