Shanya
girl nameShanya entered the US charts in 1969, peaked at #1180 in 2003, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1969–2025
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rank today
#1180
peak (2003)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5974 |
| 1970s | #7561 |
| 1980s | #7420 |
| 1990s | #6664 |
| 2000s | #1565 |
| 2010s | #5906 |
| 2020s | #10648 |
Living bearers
About 2,100 people named Shanya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shanya alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shanya in 2025?
- Shanya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shanya most popular?
- Shanya peaked in 2003, reaching #1180 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shanya with classmates?
- Shanya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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