Holding steady.
Popularity of Shenna since 1948
Babies named Shenna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 68 |
| 1960s | 168 |
| 1970s | 208 |
| 1980s | 778 |
| 1990s | 95 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shenna first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1948, but it saw its greatest use in the 1980s, peaking in 1984. The name has never entered the top 1,000 rankings, indicating consistent but low-frequency use. Its trajectory is stable, with no recent surge or decline. The name's origin is unclear; it may be a modern respelling of Sheena or a creative coinage. Shenna fits the pattern of feminine names ending in 'a' that gained popularity in the late 20th century. The name is not concentrated in any particular state and is used sporadically across the country.
Shenna first appeared in the United States in 1948. The name may be a phonetic variant of Sheena, which is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Síne (a form of Jane), or a creative respelling of Shena. Its usage peaked in 1984, consistent with the trend of invented or adapted names with a feminine 'nna' ending in the latter half of the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shey, Shen
Sibling names for Shenna
Names that share Shenna's style, for a brother or sister.
