girl's name
Shanaz
shah-NAHZ
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 162
Shanaz is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2004 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2000, when 13 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shanaz Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 11 |
How Popular Is Shanaz?
In 2017, Shanaz was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Shanaz Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shanaz
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shanaz Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shanaz over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shanaz
- Pronunciation shah-NAHZ
Sibling Names for Shanaz
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shanaz — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shanaz
How popular is the name Shanaz?
In 2017, Shanaz was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Shanaz a girl's or a boy's name?
Shanaz is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shanaz?
Shanaz has 2 syllables.
When was Shanaz most popular?
Shanaz peaked in 2000, when 13 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.