Home βΊ Baby Names Directory βΊ Shayna
Shayna
Pronounced SHAYN-a /ΛΚeΙͺn.Γ¦/Medium
Meaning: Beautiful, lovely.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
In Yiddish, shayn means lovely, and Shayna grew from that as a name that simply calls a child beautiful. It has long been used in Jewish families, often appearing in the warm phrase that praises a 'pretty face.' You will see it written several ways, including Shaina, Shana, Shaynah, and the older Sheine.
The spelling choices mostly track how a family hears the name: Shaina and Shaynah keep the long 'ay' clear, while Sheine reflects an older Yiddish pronunciation. All of them carry the same tender meaning.
Variations
Nicknames
Famous Bearers
- β
Shayna Baszler (1980-)American professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist signed to WWE
- β
Shayna SteeleAmerican singer and session vocalist
If you like Shaynaβ¦
Explore names like Shayna
Frequently Asked
What does the name Shayna mean?
Shayna is usually explained as meaning 'beautiful' and is most often linked with Yiddish tradition.
How do you pronounce Shayna?
It's commonly said SHAYN-a /ΛΚeΙͺn.Γ¦/.
Is Shayna a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Shayna is used as a girl name.
How popular is Shayna?
In 2024, Shayna ranked #2623 in the U.S. for girls, with 67 births recorded.