A 1980s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Sheena since 1943
Babies named Sheena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 141 |
| 1950s | 724 |
| 1960s | 824 |
| 1970s | 1,274 |
| 1980s | 16,403 |
| 1990s | 2,210 |
| 2000s | 485 |
| 2010s | 243 |
| 2020s | 76 |
Meaning & origin
Sheena is the Anglicized form of the Irish Síne, an equivalent of Jane. The name first recorded in U.S. data in 1943 and saw its peak in 1984. After a decline in use, it has been on an upward trajectory since 2022. With a current rank of 7,885 in 2025, it remains a distinctive choice rooted in Irish and Scottish heritage.
Sheena is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Síne, which is the Irish equivalent of Jane, itself a feminine form of John, ultimately from the Hebrew Yohanan meaning 'God is gracious'. The name became established in Scotland and Ireland, particularly in the 20th century. In the United States, it saw a rise in popularity from the 1940s onward, with a notable peak in the 1980s.
Where Sheena 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sheen, Sheeny
Variants: Síne, Sheenagh
Sibling names for Sheena
Names that share Sheena's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Sheena
Names whose popularity has moved with Sheena's over the last 50 years.
