girl's name
Shanael
shah-nah-EL (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 240
Shanael is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2017 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 2010, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1990.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Shanael Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 90 |
| 2010s | 100 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 20 |
How Popular Is Shanael?
In 2017, Shanael was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Shanael Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Shanaël | Shanaël is a rare spelling of Shanael, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 75 times, mostly in France. | 75 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Shanael
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shanael Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shanael over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shanael
- French shah-nah-EL
Sibling Names for Shanael
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shanael — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shanael
Is Shanael a girl's or a boy's name?
Shanael is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shanael?
Shanael has 3 syllables.
When was Shanael most popular?
Shanael peaked in 2010, when 20 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.