Shanaya
4 countries#1981 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shanaya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,149 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #1981 · peaked in 2016 with 234 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, New Jersey, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
904 births recorded 1996–2023 · peaked in 2017 with 98 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
896 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #699 · peaked in 2017 with 98 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
95 births recorded 2001–2022 · currently #2664 · peaked in 2014 with 15 births
Most common in: Guyane, La Réunion, Paris, Martinique
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
8 births recorded 2019–2023 · peaked in 2019 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shanaya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3368 | — |
| 2007 | #3428 | ↓60 |
| 2008 | #3529 | ↓101 |
| 2009 | #3870 | ↓341 |
| 2010 | #3159 | ↑711 |
| 2011 | #4568 | ↓1409 |
| 2012 | #4047 | ↑521 |
| 2013 | #1642 | ↑2405 |
| 2014 | #1416 | ↑226 |
| 2015 | #1382 | ↑34 |
| 2016 | #1098 | ↑284 |
| 2017 | #1159 | ↓61 |
| 2018 | #1262 | ↓103 |
| 2019 | #1429 | ↓167 |
| 2020 | #1533 | ↓104 |
| 2021 | #1760 | ↓227 |
| 2022 | #1638 | ↑122 |
| 2023 | #1627 | ↑11 |
| 2024 | #2099 | ↓472 |
| 2025 | #1981 | ↑118 |
Frequently asked questions about Shanaya
Is Shanaya a popular name?
Yes — Shanaya currently ranks #1981 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shanaya more common for boys or girls?
Shanaya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shanaya most popular?
Shanaya peaked in 2016 in United States, with 234 recorded births that year.
Is Shanaya rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shanaya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #9284 in 1976 to #1981 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shanaya?
At least 4,148 babies have been recorded with the name Shanaya across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Shanaya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shanaya appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Shanaya?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Shanaya include Reva, Sequoia, Theia, Analeah.
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