Shaney Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHAY-nee / ʃeɪniEnglish; Irish
Meaning
English: 'God is gracious'; Irish: 'from the old name Seán'
Historical & Cultural Background
Shaney is a modern name that has emerged in English-speaking countries. It is often considered a feminine variant of the name Shane, which has Irish roots. The name Shane itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. Shaney may also reflect a trend of creating unique names by modifying traditional ones.
Trend Summary
Shaney has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional spikes in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shanai
- Shaney
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shaney was first seen in the United States in 1964. Shaney has ranked as high as #1214 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Shaney has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shaney (1994)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 22 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 |