Shaniyah Girl

Popularity: #924 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsha-NEE-ah / /ʃəˈniːə/

Hebrew; Arabic; English

Meaning

God is gracious (Hebrew); brilliant (Arabic); a modern name (English)

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hebrew, Shaniyah is derived from the name Shani, meaning 'scarlet' or 'crimson,' often associated with beauty and grace. In Arabic, it can be linked to the word for 'brilliant' or 'shining,' reflecting positive attributes. As a modern English name, Shaniyah has emerged as a popular choice in contemporary naming trends, often influenced by cultural exchanges and the blending of diverse heritages.

Trend Summary

Shaniyah has seen a rise in usage as a modern name in recent years.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Shania
  • Shanaya
  • Shaniece

International Variants

  • Shania (English)
  • Shanaya (Hindi)

Famous people named Shaniyah

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Fictional characters named Shaniyah

Shaniyah — 'The Last Dragon'.

Sibling Suggestions

ShaniaShaniceShanayaSaniyaTaniaAnaya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shaniyah was first seen in the United States in 1995. Shaniyah has ranked as high as #1165 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Shaniyah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Shaniyah (2023)

StateBirthsShare
FL 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19959
199635
199737
199847
199976
200077
200199
2002113
2003138
2004195
2005199
2006186
2007223
2008219
2009210
2010213
2011159
2012137
2013100
201491
201584
201655
201748
201874
201939
202051
202132
202236
202323
202426