Sheena Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Sheena is a Scottish name derived from the Hebrew name 'Shoshannah', meaning 'lily'.
Meaning of the Name Sheena
Sheena is a female given name of Scottish origin. It is believed to be a variant of the name Sina or Sine, which are derived from the Hebrew name 'Shoshannah', meaning 'lily'. The name Sheena has also been associated with the Irish name Siobhan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 20th century.
Popularity of the Name Sheena
The popularity for the name Sheena peaked in popularity in the year 1984 with 3,598 births, which ranked number 160 out of 17,754 unique names for that year. Sheena had the most female births in 1984 with 3,598, which ranked number 80 out of 12,178 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1985 with 20, which ranked number 2,504 out of 7,588 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Sheena has declined sharply over the last ten years from 31 births to 12 births, a decline of -61.29%. Among females, Sheena has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 31 births to 12 births, a decline of -61.29%.
Nationwide Popularity of Sheena
- 20 Year Trend of Sheena: -73.91%
- 10 Year Trend of Sheena: -61.29%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Sheena: -61.29%
Popularity of Sheena by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Sheena. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Sheena in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Sheena is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Sheena
- Total Births of Sheena: 11 (-9.05%)
- Female Births of Sheena: 11 (-9.05%)
Given the downward trend of Sheena over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.05% decrease in total births, for a total of 11 births in 2024. For Females, births for Sheena have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 11 female births in 2024, a decrease of -9.05%.