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Sheina
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Pronounced SHAY-nah /ˈʃeɪ.nɑ/Medium
Meaning: From the Yiddish shein, 'beautiful; lovely; fair' (also Sheindel)Low
In 30 seconds: Beautiful: Sheina is Yiddish. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SHAY-nah').
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Origin LowYiddish
MeaningFrom the Yiddish shein, 'beautiful; lovely; fair' (also Sheindel)
U.S. rank (2025)#10002 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 488
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Sheina comes from the Yiddish shein, 'beautiful; lovely; fair' (also Sheindel). A crisp, classic name (said 'SHAY-nah').
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, beautiful at the root, and crisp.
Did you know? Sheina comes from the Yiddish shein, 'beautiful; lovely; fair' — a crisp, warm name (said 'SHAY-nah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Sheina — Yiddish etymology
Variations
ShainaSheindelShayna
Nicknames
Shay
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Sheina mean?
Sheina is Yiddish for 'beautiful; lovely; fair'.
How do you pronounce Sheina?
It's said SHAY-nah /ˈʃeɪ.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Sheina a boy or girl name?
Sheina is a girl's name.
How popular is Sheina?
Sheina is a very rare name in the U.S.