Shanaz
Shanaz is a girl baby name. Ranked #57,402 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
Shanaz first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 37 babies have been named Shanaz in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shanaz is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #57,402 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #57,402
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Shanaz
Shanaz is a girl name .
Shanaz is currently ranked #57,402 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shanaz include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shanaz 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