Shanai Name Popularity and Statistics
Shanai is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Shanai?
Shanai is spelled S-H-A-N-A-I. The name has 6 letters.
Shanai Popularity in 2018
Rank#15,682
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage fell 1,100 places to #15,682 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2013.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Shanai Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1989 through 2018. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2013 | Girls | 6 | #14,582 |
| 2011 | Girls | 9 | #11,181 |
| 2010 | Girls | 8 | #12,276 |
| 2009 | Girls | 11 | #9,975 |
| 2008 | Girls | 12 | #9,476 |
| 2007 | Girls | 11 | #10,129 |
| 2006 | Girls | 12 | #9,286 |
| 2005 | Girls | 20 | #5,999 |
| 2004 | Girls | 20 | #5,969 |
| 2003 | Girls | 9 | #10,425 |
| 2002 | Girls | 9 | #10,246 |
| 2001 | Girls | 12 | #8,196 |
| 2000 | Girls | 8 | #10,745 |
| 1999 | Girls | 9 | #9,479 |
| 1997 | Girls | 12 | #7,283 |
| 1996 | Girls | 12 | #7,130 |
| 1995 | Girls | 8 | #9,553 |
| 1994 | Girls | 8 | #9,586 |
| 1993 | Girls | 14 | #6,264 |
| 1992 | Girls | 20 | #4,849 |
| 1991 | Girls | 27 | #3,817 |
| 1990 | Girls | 19 | #4,868 |
| 1989 | Girls | 16 | #5,286 |
When Was Shanai Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1991 · Girls
27 recorded births
National rank #3,817
2005 · Girls
20 recorded births
National rank #5,999
2004 · Girls
20 recorded births
National rank #5,969
1992 · Girls
20 recorded births
National rank #4,849
Where Shanai Ranked Highest in 2004
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #2,120 | 5 |