Holding steady.
Popularity of Sheana since 1968
Babies named Sheana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 370 |
| 1990s | 131 |
| 2000s | 34 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sheana is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1968, according to Social Security data. Its highest usage came in 1985, its peak year, when it was given to a small number of baby girls. The name has remained consistently rare, showing a stable trajectory with no significant resurgence in recent decades. As a variant of Sheena, itself an Anglicization of the Irish Síne, Sheana carries the meaning 'God is gracious,' a common thread among names derived from John. While it never entered the top 1000, its sound fits well with other 1980s Irish-inspired names like Keira and Megan.
Sheana is a variant of Sheena, which itself is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Síne, a feminine of Seán, the Irish equivalent of John. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious,' it entered English usage via Irish and Scottish families, gaining modest popularity in the United States during the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shea, Sia, Ana
Sibling names for Sheana
Names that share Sheana's style, for a brother or sister.
