Shaniyah
Every Shaniyah since 1995 — 3,057 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shaniyah
Shaniyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,374 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 3,057 American babies have been named Shaniyah. Its peak came in 2007, when 223 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Shaniyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shaniyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #5,374 |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,129 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,526 |
| 2022 | 36 | #4,099 |
| 2021 | 32 | #4,397 |
| 2020 | 52 | #3,088 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,779 |
| 2018 | 74 | #2,434 |
| 2017 | 48 | #3,342 |
| 2016 | 55 | #3,051 |
| 2015 | 84 | #2,255 |
| 2014 | 91 | #2,127 |
| 2013 | 100 | #1,975 |
| 2012 | 137 | #1,589 |
| 2011 | 159 | #1,432 |
| 2010 | 213 | #1,148 |
| 2009 | 210 | #1,196 |
| 2008 | 219 | #1,176 |
| 2007 | 223 | #1,150 |
| 2006 | 186 | #1,285 |
| 2005 | 199 | #1,163 |
| 2004 | 195 | #1,166 |
| 2003 | 138 | #1,438 |
| 2002 | 113 | #1,640 |
| 2001 | 99 | #1,805 |
| 2000 | 77 | #2,121 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,419 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shaniyah in 2025?
Shaniyah ranked #5,374 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shaniyah?
3,057 babies have been named Shaniyah in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shaniyah most popular?
Shaniyah peaked in 2007, when 223 newborns received the name.
Is Shaniyah a boy or girl name?
Shaniyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shaniyah rising or falling?
Shaniyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.