Shinya
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shinya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 27 babies have been named Shinya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shinya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,055 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,055
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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"Ōn's hill; from the hill of Ōn"
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Old Persian origin
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German origin
"Leaseholder; tenant farmer"
#15,007 in US
American English origin
"invented blend of Desmond and Jasmine"
#14,996 in US
Sanskrit origin
"lord of the right path"
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Old Norse origin
"to tame, subdue"
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Irish Gaelic origin
"ruler of the people"
#15,133 in US
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About the Name Shinya
Shinya is a boy name .
Is Shinya a boy or girl name? Shinya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,055 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #50,131. Shinya is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shinya is currently ranked #15,055 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shinya include Shi, Shin, Shiny, Shinie, Shy, Shie, and Shikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shinya include Shine . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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