Shaniya
Every Shaniya since 1982 — 6,541 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shaniya
Shaniya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,863 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 6,541 American babies have been named Shaniya. Its peak came in 2010, when 517 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shaniya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shaniya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #4,863 |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,128 |
| 2023 | 36 | #4,106 |
| 2022 | 32 | #4,455 |
| 2021 | 31 | #4,494 |
| 2020 | 51 | #3,133 |
| 2019 | 49 | #3,268 |
| 2018 | 59 | #2,865 |
| 2017 | 77 | #2,381 |
| 2016 | 90 | #2,165 |
| 2015 | 105 | #1,933 |
| 2014 | 134 | #1,614 |
| 2013 | 153 | #1,463 |
| 2012 | 197 | #1,236 |
| 2011 | 284 | #917 |
| 2010 | 517 | #567 |
| 2009 | 370 | #769 |
| 2008 | 407 | #735 |
| 2007 | 427 | #686 |
| 2006 | 445 | #652 |
| 2005 | 470 | #605 |
| 2004 | 468 | #599 |
| 2003 | 397 | #667 |
| 2002 | 332 | #735 |
| 2001 | 306 | #776 |
| 2000 | 234 | #925 |
| 1995 | 42 | #2,872 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,110 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shaniya in 2025?
Shaniya ranked #4,863 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shaniya?
6,541 babies have been named Shaniya in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shaniya most popular?
Shaniya peaked in 2010, when 517 newborns received the name.
Is Shaniya a boy or girl name?
Shaniya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shaniya rising or falling?
Shaniya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.