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Shanay
GirlMeaning of Shanay: Sanskrit: 'beautiful' or 'graceful'
Shanay is a girl's name most strongly associated with Indian naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 15542nd most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#15542
5 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,465
First recorded 1970 · peak 1992
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
3% boys · 97% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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