Declining since 1992, #2,458 for girls today.
Popularity of Shayna since 1957
Babies named Shayna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 166 |
| 1970s | 1,140 |
| 1980s | 4,083 |
| 1990s | 5,836 |
| 2000s | 3,297 |
| 2010s | 1,280 |
| 2020s | 445 |
Meaning & origin
Shayna entered U.S. birth records as a girl's name in 1957, and its popularity climbed through the 1970s and 1980s before reaching a peak in 1991 at rank 291. Since 1992, its trajectory has been steadily falling, a pattern that continues into the 2020s. In 2025, the name ranked 2,458, with roughly 1 in 22,323 newborn girls receiving the name. Shayna was most common in the 1990s, and its strongest states have historically been New York, New Jersey, and Florida, reflecting its roots in communities with significant Jewish populations. While the name has never entirely disappeared, its usage has become less frequent over the past three decades, giving it a distinctively late-20th-century feel.
Shayna is a Yiddish name derived from the word 'shayn' meaning 'beautiful, handsome, good.' It entered English-speaking usage in the mid-20th century, particularly among Jewish families. The name gained popularity in the United States from the 1960s onward, peaking in the early 1990s.
Where Shayna 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.
“Shayna” around the world
Where Shayna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
55
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shay
Sibling names for Shayna
Names that share Shayna's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Maya, Eliana, Talia, Naomi, Lila, Ashleigh, Eryn, Kesha, Marlaina, Bluma, Breindy, Fraida, Leeba, Mazel, Aidel, Dawnell, Dwana, Johnnae, Leiann, Rayona, Samona, Kashara, Chandell, Chasta, Chauna, Dyonna, Emunah, Feiga, Shandel
Brothers: Ethan, Noah, Samuel, Levi, Asher, Yechiel, Chesky, Fishel, Leibish, Tarrin, Yanky, Yidel, Berel, Kalmen
Names like Shayna
Names whose popularity has moved with Shayna's over the last 50 years.
