Shaniya sits next to 3 phonetic neighbors — Shaniya, Shania, and Taniya are the closest matches by sound. Most share Shaniya's Arabic/American-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
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Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Shaniya — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Arabic/American origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Shaniya.
Rhythm: Shaniya is a 3-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.