Shani

Shani 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 18 girls in the United States.

Shani at a glance

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

About the name Shani

Shani 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, Shani first appears in Social Security records in 1962. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #665 in 1969, and in 2024 18 babies received the name — 4,518 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shani in US records

First recorded (US)
1962
Best US rank
#665 in 1969
Peak year
1969
Babies named Shani in 2024
18
Total since 1880
4,518

Shani in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#615 in 2006
Babies named Shani in 2025
5
Total since 1996
445

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shani mean?

The meaning of Shani 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 Shani a boy or girl name?

Shani is a girl name. In 2024, 18 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shani?

Shani comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shani?

Shani first appears in US records in 1962. Its best-ever ranking was #665 in 1969, and 18 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].