Shayna Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHAY-nah / /ˈʃeɪ.nə/Hebrew; Irish
Meaning
Hebrew: 'a gift'; Irish: 'admirable'
Historical & Cultural Background
Shayna is a name with Hebrew origins, often associated with beauty and grace. In Jewish culture, it is commonly used as a term of endearment. The name has also been adopted in Irish contexts, where it carries connotations of admiration. Its usage has spread across various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Shayna has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shana
- Shayna
International Variants
- Shana (Hebrew)
- Shayna (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shayna was first seen in the United States in 1957. Shayna has ranked as high as #654 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, New Jersey, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Shayna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shayna (2024)
State | Births | Share |
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NY | 12 | |
FL | 10 | |
NJ | 5 | |
PA | 5 | |
CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1957 | 5 |
1958 | 6 |
1959 | 9 |
1961 | 7 |
1962 | 9 |
1963 | 11 |
1964 | 19 |
1965 | 17 |
1966 | 26 |
1967 | 23 |
1968 | 17 |
1969 | 37 |
1970 | 61 |
1971 | 46 |
1972 | 68 |
1973 | 61 |
1974 | 75 |
1975 | 117 |
1976 | 159 |
1977 | 175 |
1978 | 179 |
1979 | 199 |
1980 | 196 |
1981 | 217 |
1982 | 216 |
1983 | 255 |
1984 | 454 |
1985 | 505 |
1986 | 472 |
1987 | 561 |
1988 | 621 |
1989 | 585 |
1990 | 628 |
1991 | 677 |
1992 | 661 |
1993 | 602 |
1994 | 596 |
1995 | 560 |
1996 | 588 |
1997 | 551 |
1998 | 520 |
1999 | 452 |
2000 | 449 |
2001 | 363 |
2002 | 354 |
2003 | 315 |
2004 | 317 |
2005 | 302 |
2006 | 343 |
2007 | 329 |
2008 | 276 |
2009 | 247 |
2010 | 190 |
2011 | 185 |
2012 | 125 |
2013 | 142 |
2014 | 122 |
2015 | 122 |
2016 | 111 |
2017 | 102 |
2018 | 93 |
2019 | 87 |
2020 | 88 |
2021 | 81 |
2022 | 79 |
2023 | 58 |
2024 | 67 |