Cheyna
SHAY-nah
Cheyna is a girl’s name of Native American origin, meaning “Possible variant of Shayna, meaning "beautiful" in Yiddish or a form of Cheyenne, a Native American tribal name.”, and peaked in popularity in 1988.
What Cheyna Means
“Possible variant of Shayna, meaning "beautiful" in Yiddish or a form of Cheyenne, a Native American tribal name.”
The Story of Cheyna
A name that dances between the Yiddish word for beautiful and the spirit of a proud ancestral people.
Cheyna appears as a potential variant of Shayna, meaning 'beautiful' in Yiddish, or it may draw from Cheyenne, a Native American tribal name. Its earliest records date to 1986, with a peak popularity in 1988.
For your daughter, Cheyna is a name that promises a spirit of both inner and outer radiance. You envision her with a strong, independent soul, captivating those around her with her free-spirited nature and inherent grace.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#15 in 1988
Total Births
124
First Recorded
1986
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