2,371births recorded
4Countries
2Variants
2006Peak · England & Wales
#12008United States 2025
Shanay is a girl name family recorded 2,371 times in 4 countries since 1970. It ranks highest today in the United States (#12008 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in England & Wales in 2006, at 13.9 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Shanai (Scotland, France).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Shanay
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanay | English | 1,465 | 🇺🇸 United States | #12008 | 1992 | new |
| Shanay | English | 282 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2006 | – |
| Shanai | English | 392 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1991 | – |
| Shanai | English | 221 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2006 | – |
| Shanai | English | 6 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 2006 | – |
| Shanai | English | 5 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2008 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Shanay ↔ Shanai — spelling variant
Questions about Shanay
How popular is the name Shanay?
In 2025 it ranked #12008 in the United States. Official registers record 2,371 births across 4 countries.
What is Shanay in other languages?
Shanai (English).
When was Shanay most popular?
It peaked in England & Wales in 2006, at 13.9 births per 100,000.
Is Shanay a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Shanay is a girl name.