girl's name
Shany
shah-NEE (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 887
Shany is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 2006, when 40 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1975.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shany Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 225 |
| 2010s | 130 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 50 |
How Popular Is Shany?
In 2025, Shany was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Shany Is Used
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.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shany
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shany Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shany over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shany
- French shah-NEE
Sibling Names for Shany
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shany — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shany
How popular is the name Shany?
In 2025, Shany was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Shany a girl's or a boy's name?
Shany is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shany?
Shany has 2 syllables.
When was Shany most popular?
Shany peaked in 2006, when 40 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Shany a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Shany currently ranks #5,730 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.