Meaning and history
Shana is a modern English form with several influences, including the Yiddish name Shaina, meaning "beautiful," and variants of Shannon or Susanna. Its exact origin can therefore vary by bearer. Notable bearers include American journalist Shana Alexander and actress Shana Feste.
20062006: 111 births, rank #1,833
2007: 74 births, rank #2,509
2008: 95 births, rank #2,122
2009: 61 births, rank #2,852
2010: 49 births, rank #3,306
20112011: 49 births, rank #3,303
2012: 55 births, rank #3,040
2013: 31 births, rank #4,543
2014: 32 births, rank #4,455
2015: 37 births, rank #3,989
20162016: 20 births, rank #6,186
2017: 33 births, rank #4,304
2018: 31 births, rank #4,458
2019: 30 births, rank #4,546
2020: 29 births, rank #4,548
20212021: 12 births, rank #8,464
2022: 23 births, rank #5,465
2023: 25 births, rank #5,126
2024: 34 births, rank #4,207
20252025: 25 births, rank #5,099
Shana moved from #840 to #978 for girls between 1998 and 1999. Its highest annual birth count came in 1984, with 1,563 births.