girl's name
Shelana
shuh-LAH-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 29
Shelana is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1989 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1974, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1974.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shelana Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 17 |
How Popular Is Shelana?
In 1989, Shelana was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shelana
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shelana Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shelana over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shelana
- English shuh-LAH-nuh
Sibling Names for Shelana
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shelana — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shelana
How popular is the name Shelana?
In 1989, Shelana was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shelana a girl's or a boy's name?
Shelana is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shelana?
Shelana has 3 syllables.
When was Shelana most popular?
Shelana peaked in 1974, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.