Shayna
Meaning: Commanding in nature, speaking of quiet power — the name Shayna embodies this quality
Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Rank in Canada: #847
Total births: 761
History: From the Yiddish meaning beautiful. Shayna peaked in Ontario in the 1990s.
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| Current rank (2020) | #1371 |
| Babies named Shayna in 2020 | 7 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 761 |
| Peak year | 1993 (45 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #229 |
| Years in records | 1977–2020 (41 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 612 spots |
Frequently asked about Shayna
What does the name Shayna mean?
Shayna means “Commanding in nature, speaking of quiet power — the name Shayna embodies this quality” from Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Shayna?
Shayna has Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “Commanding in nature, speaking of quiet power — the name Shayna embodies this quality”.
How popular is Shayna in Canada?
Shayna ranked #1371 in Canada in 2020 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Shayna most popular?
Shayna peaked in 1993 with 45 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is Shayna a boy or girl name?
Shayna is predominantly a girls' name in Canada — over 90% of Shaynas in registered births are female.
Is the name Shayna rising or falling in popularity?
Shayna has fallen 612 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Canada — from #759 in 2015 to #1371 in 2020.
How long has Shayna been recorded in Canada?
Shayna appears in birth records in Canada across 41 years — from 1977 through 2020.