Shani Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHAH-nee / /ˈʃɑːni/Hebrew; African
Meaning
Hebrew: 'God is gracious'; African: 'to be born on a Saturday'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew culture, Shani is often associated with grace and divine favor. The name has also been used in various African cultures, where it can signify the day of birth. It has gained popularity in diverse communities, reflecting a blend of cultural influences.
Trend Summary
Shani has seen a modest presence in the U.S. baby name charts, with occasional spikes in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shanie
- Shanice
International Variants
- Shani (Swahili)
- Shaní (Spanish)
Famous people named Shani
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shani was first seen in the United States in 1962. Shani has ranked as high as #896 nationally, which occurred in 1969, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Shani has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shani (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | |
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 31 |
| 1965 | 49 |
| 1966 | 35 |
| 1967 | 32 |
| 1968 | 32 |
| 1969 | 223 |
| 1970 | 176 |
| 1971 | 174 |
| 1972 | 114 |
| 1973 | 114 |
| 1974 | 162 |
| 1975 | 148 |
| 1976 | 130 |
| 1977 | 142 |
| 1978 | 126 |
| 1979 | 143 |
| 1980 | 103 |
| 1981 | 98 |
| 1982 | 90 |
| 1983 | 94 |
| 1984 | 73 |
| 1985 | 104 |
| 1986 | 96 |
| 1987 | 90 |
| 1988 | 74 |
| 1989 | 98 |
| 1990 | 101 |
| 1991 | 132 |
| 1992 | 142 |
| 1993 | 96 |
| 1994 | 74 |
| 1995 | 79 |
| 1996 | 79 |
| 1997 | 51 |
| 1998 | 54 |
| 1999 | 58 |
| 2000 | 59 |
| 2001 | 69 |
| 2002 | 69 |
| 2003 | 72 |
| 2004 | 55 |
| 2005 | 68 |
| 2006 | 56 |
| 2007 | 50 |
| 2008 | 53 |
| 2009 | 41 |
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 18 |