An estimated 6,473 living Americans are named Shaniya.
How rare is Shaniya?
Shaniya is very rare among babies today, with 28 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 94.6% from its 2010 peak.
How old is the typical Shaniya?
The median age of a living American named Shaniya is approximately 20 years, with most bearers falling between 16 and 24 years old.
Is Shaniya still popular?
No. Shaniya is endangered as a baby name, down 94.6% from its 2010 peak with 28 births in 2025.
Peak year
2010
Decline from peak
94.6%
2025
28
All-time
6,541
Diaspora map
Shaniya spread fast — broke out in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, and Virginia (2002) and ran high in 14 states within a decade.
Broke out: Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, and Virginia, 2002 · over-represented in 14 states over 7 years