Shaena Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHAY-nah / /ˈʃeɪ.nə/English; Irish
Meaning
English: 'God is gracious'; Irish: 'admirable'
Historical & Cultural Background
Shaena is a name that has roots in both English and Irish cultures. It is often considered a modern variation of the name Shana or Shauna. The name has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with positive attributes such as grace and admiration.
Trend Summary
Shaena has seen a modest rise in usage in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shana
- Shauna
International Variants
- Siena (Italian)
- Shaina (Hebrew)
Famous people named Shaena
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shaena was first seen in the United States in 1973. Shaena has ranked as high as #1105 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in California, New York, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Shaena has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shaena (1994)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 38 |
| 1985 | 39 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2015 | 7 |