Shanae
Girl nameShanae has been given to 3,471 babies in the U.S. since 1967. It peaked in 1991. In 2025, about 1 in 229,610 girls was named Shanae.
Meaning & origin /ʃəˈneɪ/
Anglicization of Irish Sinéad q.v. based on its modern Irish pronunciation. Doublet of Janet, Jeanette, Jeannette, Juanita, and Sinead.
Origin: Irish
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,471
Peak year
1991 (409 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1967
10-year trend
▼ -12%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Shanae — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shanae.
Sibling name ideas for Shanae
Same era and popularity as Shanae, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Shanae?
Shanae has been given to 3,471 babies in the U.S. since 1967. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Shanae peak?
Shanae peaked in 1991, when 409 babies were given the name.
Is Shanae a girl or boy name?
Shanae is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shanae are girls).
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