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Sherena

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How to Pronounce Sherena

Pronounced shuh-REE-nuh /ʃəˈrin.ə/Medium

Meaning: Sherena joins a fashionable Sher- prefix to the -ena of Serena (Latin 'serene, calm'); it reads as a coined name colored by that 'calm' sense.Low

In 30 seconds: Sherena weds the popular Sher- opening to Serena's tranquil -ena, a smooth late-century American coinage suggesting calm (said shuh-REE-nuh).

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Origin LowEnglish, Latin

MeaningSherena joins a fashionable Sher- prefix to the -ena of Serena (Latin 'serene, calm'); it reads as a coined name colored by that 'calm' sense.

U.S. rank (1998)#12227 ↘ Falling

1998 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1985

Total births (all-time)≈ 446

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

Sherena is a modern American coinage that pairs the stylish Sher- element with the -ena of Serena, from Latin serenus, 'calm' or 'serene'. It can also be heard as a blend with Serena or Rena.

The name saw light use cresting around 1985 and then receded. As a coinage it stays rare, though its link to Serena, which has enjoyed real popularity, gives it a pleasant, familiar sound.

Did you know? Sherena peaked around 1985, one of many Sher-/Shar- names of the era built on familiar endings.

Overall data confidence 52%

Behind the Name — Serena — Latin serenus, calm; Sher- coinage

Variations

ShereenaSherinaSerena

Nicknames

SherRena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sherena mean?

Sherena is a coinage pairing the Sher- prefix with the -ena of Serena, echoing 'serene' or 'calm'.

How do you pronounce Sherena?

It's said shuh-REE-nuh /ʃəˈrin.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sherena a boy or girl name?

Sherena is used as a girl's name, a modern coinage.

How popular is Sherena?

Sherena is a rare girls' name that saw modest use in the nineteen-eighties.