God is gracious; beautiful
Shana has multiple origins, most commonly serving as a Yiddish diminutive of Jane or a variant of the Irish name Shannon. In Hebrew contexts, it is often associated with the word for 'year' or 'change,' while in Yiddish it translates to 'beautiful.'
About 25 girls were named Shana in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Journalist and first female staff writer for Life magazine
Irish-American singer-songwriter
The real name of the character Scarlett from G.I. Joe · G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
Model and television presenter
Subject of significant UK legal reform regarding stalking
The same feel as Shana — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
