Shena

Shena is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 1998.

Shena at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Shena

Shena belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Shena first appears in Social Security records in 1952. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #804 in 1984, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 2,356 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shena in US records

First recorded (US)
1952
Best US rank
#804 in 1984
Peak year
1984
Total since 1880
2,356

Shena in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#3848 in 1998
Babies named Shena in 1998
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shena mean?

The meaning of Shena is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Shena a boy or girl name?

Shena is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 1998.

What origin is the name Shena?

Shena comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shena?

Shena first appears in US records in 1952. Its best-ever ranking was #804 in 1984, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].