Shanay
girl nameShanay entered the US charts in 1970, peaked at #1149 in 1992, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1970–2025
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rank today
#1149
peak (1992)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4312 |
| 1980s | #2098 |
| 1990s | #4198 |
| 2000s | #10873 |
| 2010s | #16817 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Shanay are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shanay alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shanay in 2025?
- Shanay is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shanay most popular?
- Shanay peaked in 1992, reaching #1149 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shanay with classmates?
- Shanay will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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