Rising since 2019, #2,387 for girls today.
Popularity of Shaina since 1968
Babies named Shaina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 373 |
| 1980s | 4,066 |
| 1990s | 4,724 |
| 2000s | 1,650 |
| 2010s | 756 |
| 2020s | 410 |
Meaning & origin
Shaina first appeared in U.S. records in 1968 and saw its peak popularity in 1987, when it ranked among the top few thousand names. In 2025, it ranked 2,387 with about 1 in 21,430 newborns receiving the name. After a period of decline, the name has been rising in use since 2019. Shaina is most common in New Jersey, New York, and Maryland. It is a versatile name with Hebrew and Yiddish roots, often chosen for its melodic sound and cultural connections. While less common than similar names like Brittany or Caitlin, Shaina maintains a distinct identity that appeals to parents seeking a name that is both familiar and unique.
Shaina is a variant of Shana, which is an Anglicized form of the Yiddish name Shayna, meaning 'beautiful' or 'pretty' in Yiddish. It is also considered a feminine form of Shane or a variant of Shana, which originated as a shortened form of Shannon. In Hebrew, Shaina is sometimes understood as a form of the name Shoshana, meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' The name has been used in the United States since the 1960s, gaining popularity in the 1970s and 1980s.
Where Shaina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Shaina” around the world
Where Shaina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
50
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shai, Shay, Shay Shay
Sibling names for Shaina
Names that share Shaina's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Shaina
Names whose popularity has moved with Shaina's over the last 50 years.
