Shaniya
- US rank
- #4,758
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #565 in 2010
28 babies were named Shaniya in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,667 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1982–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Shaniya you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 57,471 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Shaniya, 28 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Shaniya would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryShaniya first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2010, when it ranked #565. Today it's #4,758, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowShaniya was 7.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 7,758 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 57,471.
- TrendShaniya has slipped 1,667 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,758. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Shaniya
Shaniya is a girl name of American and Hebrew origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-iya”. US birth records list Shaniya for girls from 1982 to 2025, in 39 of those 44 years. Its best year was 2010, when it ranked #565 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,758, with 28 babies.
Origin:American namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.4 | 727,273 girls |
| 1990s | 45 | 22,173 girls |
| 2000s | 208 | 4,801 girls |
| 2010s | 94 | 10,589 girls |
| 2020s | 21 | 47,733 girls |
Other spellings of Shaniya
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
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- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
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- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Shaniya
What is the origin of the name Shaniya?
Shaniya has American, Hebrew roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Shaniya a boy or girl name?
Shaniya is a girl name.
How popular is the name Shaniya?
Shaniya ranked #4,758 for US girls in 2025, given to 28 babies. Its best year was 2010 (#565).