Shanyla
Every Shanyla since 1999 — 382 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shanyla
Shanyla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,983 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 382 American babies have been named Shanyla. Its peak came in 2012, when 25 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 Shanyla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shanyla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,983 |
| 2024 | 10 | #10,161 |
| 2023 | 9 | #11,049 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,111 |
| 2021 | 8 | #12,042 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,966 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,669 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,369 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,483 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,343 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,720 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,888 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,436 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,537 |
| 2011 | 13 | #9,064 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,865 |
| 2009 | 23 | #6,065 |
| 2008 | 16 | #8,055 |
| 2007 | 23 | #6,055 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,678 |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,410 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,939 |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,264 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,762 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,239 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,919 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shanyla in 2025?
Shanyla ranked #12,983 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 Shanyla?
382 babies have been named Shanyla in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shanyla most popular?
Shanyla peaked in 2012, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Shanyla a boy or girl name?
Shanyla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shanyla rising or falling?
Shanyla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.