Shanaya

Shanaya is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 91 girls in the United States.

Shanaya at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Shanaya

Shanaya belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Shanaya first appears in Social Security records in 1976. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1100 in 2016, and in 2024 91 babies received the name — 3,052 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shanaya in US records

First recorded (US)
1976
Best US rank
#1100 in 2016
Peak year
2016
Babies named Shanaya in 2024
91
Total since 1880
3,052

Shanaya in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#448 in 2017
Babies named Shanaya in 2025
34
Total since 1996
1,129

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shanaya mean?

The meaning of Shanaya is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Shanaya a boy or girl name?

Shanaya is a girl name. In 2024, 91 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shanaya?

Shanaya comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shanaya?

Shanaya first appears in US records in 1976. Its best-ever ranking was #1100 in 2016, and 91 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].