Shanira
Shanira is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,039 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
Shanira first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 140 babies have been named Shanira in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shanira is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,039 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,039
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Shanira
Shanira is a girl name .
Shanira is currently ranked #16,039 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shanira include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shanira 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