Shanae Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsha-NAY / ʃəˈneɪHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'God is gracious'; English: variant of Shana
Historical & Cultural Background
Shanae is often considered a modern variation of the name Shana, which has Hebrew origins. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by altering traditional ones. The name is sometimes associated with a sense of grace and beauty.
Trend Summary
Shanae has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shanay
- Shanai
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shanae was first seen in the United States in 1967. Shanae has ranked as high as #839 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Shanae has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shanae (2001)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1974 | 31 |
| 1975 | 29 |
| 1976 | 30 |
| 1977 | 36 |
| 1978 | 49 |
| 1979 | 57 |
| 1980 | 54 |
| 1981 | 75 |
| 1982 | 85 |
| 1983 | 70 |
| 1984 | 107 |
| 1985 | 136 |
| 1986 | 170 |
| 1987 | 166 |
| 1988 | 196 |
| 1989 | 204 |
| 1990 | 307 |
| 1991 | 409 |
| 1992 | 336 |
| 1993 | 115 |
| 1994 | 77 |
| 1995 | 57 |
| 1996 | 74 |
| 1997 | 47 |
| 1998 | 45 |
| 1999 | 45 |
| 2000 | 33 |
| 2001 | 36 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 34 |
| 2006 | 34 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |