Sheena
MeaningGod is gracious · Scottish Gaelic
Sheena is a Gaelic girl name meaning “God is gracious”, with Scottish Gaelic roots. Scottish Gaelic names carry the sound of the Highlands and islands where they're still spoken. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationSheena peaked in 1984, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Sheena you'd meet today is about 41 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Sheena would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 123,457 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistorySheena first shows up in US birth records in 1943, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 82 years since.
US births per million girls, 1943–2025
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About the name Sheena
Sheena is a girl name of Gaelic origin meaning “God is gracious”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1980s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Gaelic names
Other spellings of Sheena
More Gaelic girl names
- Girl name: Nora · honor
- Girl name: Hazel · hazel tree
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Quinn · descendant of Conn
- Girl name: Alana · possibly little rock
Questions about the name Sheena
What does the name Sheena mean?
Sheena means “God is gracious” and comes from Scottish Gaelic. Names built around “God” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Isabella (“God is my oath”), Eliana (“my God has answered”), Elias (“my God is Yahweh”) and Elizabeth (“God is my oath”).
What is the origin of the name Sheena?
Sheena is Gaelic in origin, and its meaning traces back to Scottish Gaelic. Other Gaelic names to consider are Nora (“honor”), Hazel (“hazel tree”), Isla (“from Islay”) and Riley (“rye clearing”).
Is Sheena a boy or girl name?
Sheena is a girl name. In 2025, 13 US girls were named Sheena.
How popular is the name Sheena?
Sheena ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1984, when it reached #80. Over the last five years it has climbed 84 places.
What names are similar to Sheena?
If you like Sheena, you might also like Shena, Isabella, Eliana, Elias and Elizabeth. Shena is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Sheena?
Sheena is a Gaelic girl name meaning “God is gracious”, with Scottish Gaelic roots. Scottish Gaelic names carry the sound of the Highlands and islands where they're still spoken. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.