How Many People Are Named Sheina?

Complete statistics for the name Sheina: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sheina
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Sheina is a rare, feminine name with origins that aren't widely documented, making each bearer unique. Only 468 people named Sheina live in the US today, which means 1 in 705,548 Americans share this distinctive name. Interestingly, the peak year for Sheina was 1989, with 21 births that year.

~468
Living in US
1 in 705,548
Americans
1989
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined Confident
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,596
Worldwide Bearers
#144,326
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,164
🇮🇱 Israel
461
🇺🇸 United States
368
🇧🇷 Brazil
180
🇬🇧 England
49
🇬🇧 Scotland
43
🇮🇶 Iraq
39
🇮🇳 India
34
🇳🇬 Nigeria
32
🇺🇦 Ukraine
31

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
468 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
215
Would be under 30 (45%)
251
Would be 30–60 (53%)
12
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 478 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1989

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
35
Modern Appeal
85
International
90

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sheina Through the Generations

Sheina has seen a steady rise in popularity, particularly among younger generations. With 468 living individuals bearing the name, it's clear that Sheina is a modern choice, with 45% of those named Sheina being under 30 years old. The name's age distribution shows a significant number of young adults, with 215 under 30, 251 aged between 30 and 60, and only 12 over 60. This trend suggests that Sheina is becoming increasingly popular among new parents, making it a genuinely contemporary name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 63

✨ Similar Names to Sheina

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sheina's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Sheina

How Many People Have the Name Sheina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 468 people in the United States currently share the name Sheina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 705,548 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sheina a Common or Rare Name?

Sheina is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Sheina Mean?

Sheina means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sheina in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Sheina Most Popular?

The name Sheina reached peak popularity in 1989, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sheina?

Approximately 468 people named Sheina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 478. That works out to roughly 1 in 705,548 Americans.

Is Sheina a rare name?

Sheina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 705,548 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sheina mean?

Sheina means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Sheina more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sheina are male and 100% are female.

When was Sheina most popular?

Sheina peaked in 1989 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US468
All-Time Births478
1 in X1 in 705,548
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1989
World Rank#144,326
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.