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Shaina

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Pronounced SHAY-nuh /ˈʃeɪ.nə/High

Meaning: beautiful, prettyHigh

In 30 seconds: Shaina is a Yiddish name meaning beautiful, from the Yiddish sheyn (pretty). A warm melodic Jewish name with Eastern European heritage and a lovely straightforward meaning.
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Origin HighYiddish
Meaningbeautiful, pretty
U.S. rank (2025)#2404 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births75 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 11,992

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198819682025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shaina derives from the Yiddish sheyn meaning beautiful. It is the Ashkenazi Jewish feminine name of beauty, used by Jewish families from Eastern Europe and their descendants worldwide.

Shaina is used primarily in Ashkenazi Jewish communities in the US, Israel, and worldwide, often alongside Hebrew names.

Did you know? The Yiddish word sheyn (beautiful) appears in the beloved folk blessing zei gezunt un bleyb sheyn (be healthy and stay beautiful) — making Shaina a name carrying centuries of Jewish warmth and good wishes.
Overall data confidence 92%
Rosten, The Joys of Yiddish — reference for ShainaBehind the Name: Shaina — name etymology reference

Variations

ShaynaShanaSheynaShaynah

Nicknames

ShayShaine

Famous Bearers

  • ★Shaina Taub (1988–present)
    American songwriter and musical theater composer who wrote and starred in the Broadway musical Suffs, winning 2024 Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score.

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Frequently Asked

What does Shaina mean?

Shaina means beautiful or pretty in Yiddish, from the word sheyn.

How do you pronounce Shaina?

Shaina is pronounced SHAY-nuh (/ˈʃeɪ.nə/), with two syllables.

Is Shaina a girl's name?

Yes, Shaina is a feminine Yiddish name.

How popular is the name Shaina?

Shaina is used primarily in Ashkenazi Jewish communities worldwide.

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