Shanaye
girl nameShanaye entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #4650 in 1991, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1977–2025
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rank today
#4650
peak (1991)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8758 |
| 1980s | #8207 |
| 1990s | #6994 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Shanaye are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shanaye 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 Shanaye in 2025?
- Shanaye is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shanaye most popular?
- Shanaye peaked in 1991, reaching #4650 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shanaye with classmates?
- Shanaye will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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