NAME PROFILE
Shana
Shana is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' It conveys a sense of beauty and elegance, often associated with freshness and new beginnings.
Key Stats
| Total births | 29,748 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1984 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1952 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 23%TX — 21%NY — 20%FL — 19%PA — 18%
Notable People
Shana Alexander (Journalist and author) · Shana Mangatal (American actress) · Shana Tova (Common Jewish greeting for Rosh Hashanah) · Shana (character from the animated series *K-ON!*) · Shana (character from the light novel series *Shakugan no Shana*)
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