girl's name
Shanai
shuh-NY (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 645
Shanai is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1991, when 27 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shanai Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 14 |
| 1980s | 97 |
| 1990s | 129 |
| 2000s | 124 |
| 2010s | 28 |
How Popular Is Shanai?
In 2018, Shanai was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Shanai Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shanai
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shanai Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shanai over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shanai
- English shuh-NY
Sibling Names for Shanai
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shanai — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shanai
How popular is the name Shanai?
In 2018, Shanai was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shanai a girl's or a boy's name?
Shanai is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shanai?
Shanai has 2 syllables.
When was Shanai most popular?
Shanai peaked in 1991, when 27 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.