Shanayah
Girl nameShanayah has been given to 76 babies in the U.S. since 1996. It peaked in 1999.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
76
Peak year
1999 (8 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1996
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Shanayah — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shanayah.
Sibling name ideas for Shanayah
Same era and popularity as Shanayah, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Shanayah?
Shanayah has been given to 76 babies in the U.S. since 1996. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Shanayah peak?
Shanayah peaked in 1999, when 8 babies were given the name.
Is Shanayah a girl or boy name?
Shanayah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shanayah are girls).
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