Baby name
Shana
/SHAH-nuh/
Meaning
“Lily, beautiful, grace, God is gracious, wise, or year”
Can mean "lily," "beautiful," "grace," "God is gracious," "wise," or "year".
How it ages.
Shana is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Use of Shana is easing gradually in France, but the name remains familiar and usable.