Holding steady.
Popularity of Shekina since 1975
Babies named Shekina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 62 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Shekina first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975, but it has never entered mainstream popularity; it peaked in 1976 and has since remained stable with very few annual births. Because the name is so rare, national rank data and 1-in-N statistics are not available. Its trajectory suggests a steady but minimal level of use. While the name is often linked to the Hebrew Shekhinah, there is no definitive evidence of a direct connection in the name's modern coinage. Shekina has not been strongly associated with any particular U.S. state.
The name Shekina likely originates from the Hebrew term Shekhinah, which in Jewish theology denotes the dwelling or settling of the divine presence of God. This term does not appear in the Hebrew Bible but was later used in rabbinical literature. As a given name, Shekina emerged in the United States in the 1970s, possibly influenced by contemporary English coinages or spiritual themes. Its usage has been rare and sporadic.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sheki, Kina
Variants: Shekhina, Shecina, Shekinah
Sibling names for Shekina
Names that share Shekina's style, for a brother or sister.
