Dog Names > Shaina

Shaina

Unisex

Meaning

Hebrew for beautiful

Origin

Hebrew

Pronunciation

/ʃeɪnə/

EDITOR'S NOTE

Emily P.

PupNames.com Contributor

Shaina, a Yiddish gem meaning "beautiful," is a dog name that's both charming and unique. It's perfect for your gorgeous fur baby, especially if she's as glamorous as a Hollywood starlet. Imagine calling out "Shaina" at the dog park and having everyone turn to see your stunning pooch strut her stuff. Plus, it's a nod to Shania Twain, the queen of country pop. So, if your dog's got a bit of diva in her, or if she howls melodiously to "Man! I Feel Like a Woman," Shaina is the pawfect choice. No "That Don't Impress Me Much" here!

Traits associated with the name Shaina:

Dogs named Shaina tend to be loving, loyal, affectionate, and resilient. This name is also associated with beauty, companionship, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Shaina?

That you have a creative side and enjoy giving your pet a unique name. It also suggests that you have a strong connection to the name and the meaning behind it.

Is Shaina a good dog name?

Shaina has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Shaina isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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1,638

New York City Dog Name Database

1,854

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Naming your dog Shaina is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Shaina was, in the past month, the 848th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Shaina is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Shaina was viewed 56 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Shaina's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Shaina is most adored in Iowa, Florida and New Mexico.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Arizona and Ohio.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Shaina.

Shaina is found in these categories:

beautiful

Radiates elegance, derived from Yiddish, meaning "pretty" and "lovely".

spiritual

Derived from Hebrew, often associated with God's grace, implying a spiritual connection.

Dog names like Shaina:

Santo

Holy

Shiva

Kind, auspicious

Sinai

Reference to mount sinai

Sapphire

Hebrew for beautiful gem

Scooby

A famous cartoon canine sleuth

Scrappy

full of fighting spirit

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