Holding steady.
Popularity of Shaena since 1973
Babies named Shaena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 60 |
| 1980s | 235 |
| 1990s | 177 |
| 2000s | 55 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shaena first entered U.S. birth records in 1973, a time when many inventive -ena names were gaining popularity. Although it never reached the top 1000, it experienced a peak in 1985, after which usage declined and stabilized at very low levels. By 2025, the name was given to fewer than five babies per year, making it a rare choice. The name's trajectory reflects the brief fashion for feminine names ending in -ena that emerged in the late 20th century, similar to names like Deena and Rena. Shaena has no consistent presence in any single state or region, and its spelling variations, such as Shayna and Shawna, have seen slightly more usage over time.
Shaena first appeared in the United States in the 1970s, part of a wave of invented or adapted names ending in -ena. It is likely a respelling or elaboration of names like Shawna or Sheena, which are themselves anglicizations of Irish Síne (a form of Jane) or Scottish Sìne. The name saw modest use through the 1980s and has remained rare since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sha, Shae
Sibling names for Shaena
Names that share Shaena's style, for a brother or sister.
