Shani
Every Shani since 1962 — 4,542 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shani
Shani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,980 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 4,542 American babies have been named Shani. Its peak came in 1969, when 223 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Shani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,980 | — | — |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,608 | — | — |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,926 | — | — |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,948 | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #11,028 | — | — |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,883 | — | — |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,380 | — | — |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,322 | — | — |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,267 | — | — |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,553 | — | — |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,967 | — | — |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,945 | — | — |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,220 | — | — |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,818 | — | — |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,115 | — | — |
| 2010 | 42 | #3,740 | — | — |
| 2009 | 41 | #3,859 | — | — |
| 2008 | 53 | #3,212 | — | — |
| 2007 | 50 | #3,370 | — | — |
| 2006 | 56 | #3,049 | — | — |
| 2005 | 68 | #2,550 | — | — |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,922 | — | — |
| 2003 | 72 | #2,342 | — | — |
| 2002 | 69 | #2,348 | — | — |
| 2001 | 69 | #2,325 | — | — |
| 2000 | 59 | #2,567 | 5 | #11,845 |
| 1995 | 79 | #1,815 | — | — |
| 1990 | 101 | #1,530 | — | — |
| 1985 | 104 | #1,296 | — | — |
| 1980 | 103 | #1,265 | — | — |
| 1975 | 148 | #895 | 6 | #5,350 |
| 1970 | 176 | #797 | — | — |
| 1965 | 49 | #1,616 | — | — |
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Famous people named Shani
- Shani Davis Skater · b. 1982
- Shani Tarashaj Soccer player · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shani in 2025?
Shani ranked #12,980 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shani?
4,542 babies have been named Shani in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shani most popular?
Shani peaked in 1969, when 223 newborns received the name.
Is Shani a boy or girl name?
Shani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shani rising or falling?
Shani is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shani?
Well-known people named Shani include Shani Davis (skater), Shani Tarashaj (soccer player).