Shanai
girl nameShanai entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #3817 in 1991, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
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rank today
#3817
peak (1991)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7481 |
| 1980s | #6761 |
| 1990s | #6981 |
| 2000s | #9045 |
| 2010s | #13430 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Shanai are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shanai alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shanai in 2025?
- Shanai is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shanai most popular?
- Shanai peaked in 1991, reaching #3817 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shanai with classmates?
- Shanai will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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