Shanay
Shanay is a girl baby name. Ranked #47,506 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shanay first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 1,415 babies have been named Shanay in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shanay is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,506 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,506
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Shanay is also used as a boy name, ranked #44101.
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About the Name Shanay
Shanay is a girl name .
Is Shanay a boy or girl name? Shanay is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #47,506 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #44,101. Shanay is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shanay is currently ranked #47,506 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shanay include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shanay include Shannon, Shanaya, Shania, Shanvi, Shana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis