Shanaya vs Shaniya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shanaya

Girl #2,103 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"first ray of the sun"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi South Asian diaspora

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Girl #5,139 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"admirable, praiseworthy"

Origin: Arabic/American

African American American

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Shanaya Rank #2,103

Shaniya Rank #5,139

Shanaya is more popular, ranked #2103 vs #5139 for Shaniya.

Is Shanaya or Shaniya more popular?

Shanaya is more popular, ranked #2103 compared to Shaniya at #5139 in the United States.

What do Shanaya and Shaniya mean?

Shanaya means "first ray of the sun" (Sanskrit origin). Shaniya means "admirable, praiseworthy" (Arabic/American origin).

Are Shanaya and Shaniya boy or girl names?

Shanaya is primarily a girl name. Shaniya is primarily a girl name.