Shana
5 countries#5099 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shana was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
29,748 births recorded 1937–2025 · currently #5099 · peaked in 1984 with 1,569 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
8,735 births recorded 1988–2022 · currently #534 · peaked in 2007 with 601 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Val-d'Oise, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
477 births recorded 1993–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 45 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
439 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4634 · peaked in 1996 with 42 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
32 births recorded 1993–2009 · peaked in 1993 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
6 births recorded 2005–2006 · peaked in 2005 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shana’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1833 | — |
| 2007 | #2509 | ↓676 |
| 2008 | #2122 | ↑387 |
| 2009 | #2852 | ↓730 |
| 2010 | #3306 | ↓454 |
| 2011 | #3303 | ↑3 |
| 2012 | #3040 | ↑263 |
| 2013 | #4543 | ↓1503 |
| 2014 | #4455 | ↑88 |
| 2015 | #3989 | ↑466 |
| 2016 | #6186 | ↓2197 |
| 2017 | #4304 | ↑1882 |
| 2018 | #4458 | ↓154 |
| 2019 | #4546 | ↓88 |
| 2020 | #4548 | ↓2 |
| 2021 | #8464 | ↓3916 |
| 2022 | #5465 | ↑2999 |
| 2023 | #5126 | ↑339 |
| 2024 | #4207 | ↑919 |
| 2025 | #5099 | ↓892 |
Frequently asked questions about Shana
Is Shana a popular name?
Yes — Shana currently ranks #5099 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shana more common for boys or girls?
Shana is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shana most popular?
Shana peaked in 1984 in United States, with 1,569 recorded births that year.
Is Shana rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shana’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4255 in 1937 to #5099 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shana?
At least 38,960 babies have been recorded with the name Shana across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Shana popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shana appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Shana?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Shana include Shaila, Skarlet, Spirit.
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