Girl nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Shanai
2 syllablesPeak year: 19916 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shanai's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Shanai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shanai |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 27 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 |
Shanai through the decades
- Shanai peaked in 1991, when 27 babies were named Shanai in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2004–2018), use of Shanai has risen 13% compared to the 10 years before that.