Will my child share the name Shanaya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 34 UK babies named Shanaya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shanaya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Shanaya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Shanaya is declining: down 408 places since 2020, to #997 in 2025. It peaked at #448 in 2017.

Is Shanaya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Shanaya is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Shanaya a popular baby name in the United States?

Shanaya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Shanaya

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Shanaya is a distinctive choice, ranked #997 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Shanaya in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#997

About the Name Shanaya

Shanaya has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 107 places in five years. It was most popular in 2017 at #448 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Shanaya is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Shanaya in their class.