Shaniyah

Girl name

Shaniyah has been given to 3,057 babies in the U.S. since 1995. It peaked in 2007. In 2025, about 1 in 66,969 girls was named Shaniyah.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,057

Peak year

2007 (223 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1995

10-year trend

▼ -71%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Shaniyah — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Saniyahgirl

7,300 babies since 1997

Shaniyagirl

6,541 babies since 1982

Shaniahgirl

1,936 babies since 1990

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shaniyah.

Makiyagirl

3,060 babies since 1988

Emmersongirl

3,093 babies since 1915

Ciennagirl

3,093 babies since 1988

Janiagirl

3,021 babies since 1952

Alliyahgirl

3,013 babies since 1994

Brynnagirl

3,102 babies since 1973

Deisygirl

3,107 babies since 1972

Zadagirl

3,108 babies since 1880

FAQ

How popular is the name Shaniyah?

Shaniyah has been given to 3,057 babies in the U.S. since 1995. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shaniyah peak?

Shaniyah peaked in 2007, when 223 babies were given the name.

Is Shaniyah a girl or boy name?

Shaniyah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shaniyah are girls).

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