Shaniyah
2 countries#5238 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shaniyah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,057 births recorded 1995–2025 · currently #5238 · peaked in 2007 with 223 births
Most common in: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
103 births recorded 2003–2020 · peaked in 2013 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
103 births recorded 2003–2020 · peaked in 2013 with 13 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shaniyah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1281 | — |
| 2007 | #1147 | ↑134 |
| 2008 | #1167 | ↓20 |
| 2009 | #1194 | ↓27 |
| 2010 | #1147 | ↑47 |
| 2011 | #1427 | ↓280 |
| 2012 | #1583 | ↓156 |
| 2013 | #1968 | ↓385 |
| 2014 | #2114 | ↓146 |
| 2015 | #2236 | ↓122 |
| 2016 | #3010 | ↓774 |
| 2017 | #3305 | ↓295 |
| 2018 | #2419 | ↑886 |
| 2019 | #3718 | ↓1299 |
| 2020 | #3061 | ↑657 |
| 2021 | #4326 | ↓1265 |
| 2022 | #4041 | ↑285 |
| 2023 | #5390 | ↓1349 |
| 2024 | #5021 | ↑369 |
| 2025 | #5238 | ↓217 |
Frequently asked questions about Shaniyah
Is Shaniyah a popular name?
Yes — Shaniyah currently ranks #5238 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shaniyah more common for boys or girls?
Shaniyah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shaniyah most popular?
Shaniyah peaked in 2007 in United States, with 223 recorded births that year.
Is Shaniyah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shaniyah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #8766 in 1995 to #5238 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shaniyah?
At least 3,160 babies have been recorded with the name Shaniyah across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Shaniyah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shaniyah appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Shaniyah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Shaniyah include Seanna, Seleste, Sheridan, Shevy.
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