Shanaya Girl

Popularity: #859 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsha-NAY-uh / /ʃəˈneɪ.ə/

Sanskrit; Hindi

Meaning

Sanskrit: Eminent; Hindi: First Ray of the Sun

Historical & Cultural Background

Shanaya is a name of Indian origin, commonly used in Hindi-speaking regions. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'shana,' which means 'to shine' or 'to be eminent.' The name has gained popularity in modern times, particularly among parents looking for unique yet meaningful names for their daughters. It reflects a cultural appreciation for names that convey brightness and prominence.

Trend Summary

Shanaya has seen a rise in popularity in the United States in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Shanai
  • Shanayah

International Variants

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shanaya was first seen in the United States in 1976. Shanaya has ranked as high as #1189 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, New Jersey, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Shanaya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Shanaya (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 21
39%
TX 11
20%
NY 7
13%
NJ 5
9%
CT 5
9%
FL 5
9%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19765
19786
19805
198112
198212
19837
198418
198519
198618
198724
198818
198929
199045
199144
199247
199327
199414
199518
199645
199726
199842
199973
200060
200153
200252
200347
200469
200565
200648
200748
200846
200940
201052
201131
201237
2013130
2014161
2015171
2016234
2017213
2018183
2019156
2020138
2021116
2022129
2023128
202491