girl's name
Shanzay
shahn-ZAY
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 648
Shanzay is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2014, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 47,904 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2005.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shanzay Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 156 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 76 |
How Popular Is Shanzay?
In 2025, Shanzay was given to 11 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Shanzay 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 Shanzay
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shanzay Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shanzay over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shanzay
- Pronunciation shahn-ZAY
Sibling Names for Shanzay
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shanzay — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shanzay
How popular is the name Shanzay?
In 2025, Shanzay was given to 11 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Shanzay a girl's or a boy's name?
Shanzay is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shanzay?
Shanzay has 2 syllables.
When was Shanzay most popular?
Shanzay peaked in 2014, when 23 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Shanzay a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Shanzay currently ranks #2,550 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.