Shain
Pronunciation: [ sh-AYN ]
Shain is a girl baby name. Ranked #47,495 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Shain first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 26 babies have been named Shain in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shain is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,495 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,495
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Shain is also used as a boy name, ranked #8755.
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About the Name Shain
Shain is a girl name .
Is Shain a boy or girl name? Shain is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #47,495 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #8,755. Shain is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shain is currently ranked #47,495 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shain include Sha, Shy, and Shaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shain include Shai, Shaina, Shaindy, Shaindel . 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