Shanai
Girl nameShanai has been given to 392 babies in the U.S. since 1974. It peaked in 1991.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
392
Peak year
1991 (27 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1974
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Shanai — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shanai.
Sibling name ideas for Shanai
Same era and popularity as Shanai, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Shanai?
Shanai has been given to 392 babies in the U.S. since 1974. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Shanai peak?
Shanai peaked in 1991, when 27 babies were given the name.
Is Shanai a girl or boy name?
Shanai is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shanai are girls).
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