Shanaya
Every Shanaya since 1976 — 3,149 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shanaya
Shanaya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,988 in 2025 with 97 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 3,149 American babies have been named Shanaya. Its peak came in 2016, when 234 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shanaya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shanaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 97 | #1,988 |
| 2024 | 91 | #2,117 |
| 2023 | 128 | #1,633 |
| 2022 | 129 | #1,645 |
| 2021 | 116 | #1,767 |
| 2020 | 138 | #1,542 |
| 2019 | 156 | #1,433 |
| 2018 | 183 | #1,268 |
| 2017 | 213 | #1,159 |
| 2016 | 234 | #1,100 |
| 2015 | 171 | #1,385 |
| 2014 | 161 | #1,420 |
| 2013 | 130 | #1,643 |
| 2012 | 37 | #4,109 |
| 2011 | 31 | #4,664 |
| 2010 | 52 | #3,196 |
| 2009 | 40 | #3,935 |
| 2008 | 46 | #3,575 |
| 2007 | 48 | #3,471 |
| 2006 | 48 | #3,408 |
| 2005 | 65 | #2,629 |
| 2004 | 69 | #2,476 |
| 2003 | 47 | #3,178 |
| 2002 | 52 | #2,885 |
| 2001 | 53 | #2,804 |
| 2000 | 60 | #2,536 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,399 |
| 1990 | 45 | #2,634 |
| 1985 | 19 | #4,256 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,804 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shanaya in 2025?
Shanaya ranked #1,988 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 97 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shanaya?
3,149 babies have been named Shanaya in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shanaya most popular?
Shanaya peaked in 2016, when 234 newborns received the name.
Is Shanaya a boy or girl name?
Shanaya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shanaya rising or falling?
Shanaya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.