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Shane

Pronunciation: [ sh-AYN ]

Girl Name #23,555 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shane is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-AYN.

Parents who love the name Shane often also consider Shirley, Sherman, Shirley .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#23,555
Total SSA Count
7

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Sha Shy Shaie

Also a Boy Name

Shane is also used as a boy name, ranked #602.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shane

Is Shane a boy or girl name?
Shane is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #23555. As a boy name, it is ranked #602. Shane is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Shane?
Shane is pronounced sh-AYN.
How popular is the name Shane?
Shane is currently ranked #23555 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Shane?
Common nicknames for Shane include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
Is Shane a common or rare name?
Shane is an uncommon name, ranked #23555 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shane

Shane is a girl name .

Is Shane a boy or girl name? Shane is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #23,555 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #602. Shane is more commonly used as a boy name.

Shane is currently ranked #23,555 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Shane include Sha, Shy, and Shaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Shane 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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