Shani

Q: Is Shani a boy or girl name?

Shani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #27712, and as a girl name it ranks #6649.

Q: How popular is the name Shani?

Shani is ranked #27712 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #27,712 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shani is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Shani often also consider Feivel, Clare, .

Popularity Over Time

#27,712

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #27,712
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Shane #602 Shannon #2609

Nicknames

Sha Shy Shaie

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Girl Name

Shani is also used as a girl name, ranked #6649.

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Similar Names

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Clare Boy Irish/Celtic Every Boy Old English Feivel Boy Greek via Yiddish Eleodoro Boy Mckinney Boy Cheron Boy Fedor Boy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shani

Is Shani a boy or girl name?

Shani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #27712. As a girl name, it is ranked #6649. Shani is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Shani?

Shani is currently ranked #27712 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Shani?

Common nicknames for Shani include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.

Is Shani a common or rare name?

Shani is an uncommon name, ranked #27712 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shani

Shani is a boy name .

Is Shani a boy or girl name? Shani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,712 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,649. Shani is more commonly used as a girl name.

Shani is currently ranked #27,712 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Shani include Shane, Shannon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.