girl's name
Shannay
shuh-NAY (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 102
Shannay is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 9 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 2005, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shannay Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 63 |
| 2010s | 11 |
How Popular Is Shannay?
In 2013, Shannay 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 Shannay 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 Shannay
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shannay Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shannay over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shannay
- English shuh-NAY
Sibling Names for Shannay
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shannay — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shannay
How popular is the name Shannay?
In 2013, Shannay 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 Shannay a girl's or a boy's name?
Shannay is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shannay?
Shannay has 2 syllables.
When was Shannay most popular?
Shannay peaked in 2005, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.