girl's name
Shenay
shuh-NAY (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 207
Shenay is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1993 it was given to 9 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 1990, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1972.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shenay Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 81 |
| 1990s | 57 |
How Popular Is Shenay?
In 1993, Shenay was given to 9 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 Shenay 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 Shenay
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shenay Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shenay over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shenay
- English shuh-NAY
Sibling Names for Shenay
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shenay — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shenay
How popular is the name Shenay?
In 1993, Shenay was given to 9 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 Shenay a girl's or a boy's name?
Shenay is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shenay?
Shenay has 2 syllables.
When was Shenay most popular?
Shenay peaked in 1990, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.