Will my child share the name Shanaya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 54 UK babies named Shanaya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shanaya in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Shanaya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Shanaya has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 107 places in the last five years. Its peak was #448 in 2017. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #696

Shanaya

Shanaya is a distinctive choice, ranked #696 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Shanaya in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#696

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.