Shanaya
Shanaya is a girl's name of Indian origin.
Meaning
First ray of the sun, or born on Saturday.
Origin and history
Shanaya is a female given name of Sanskrit and modern Indian origin. It is commonly interpreted as meaning 'first ray of the sun' or 'born on Saturday'. In the United States, it emerged in the late 20th century as an appealing, contemporary name choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,149 babies in the United States have been named Shanaya since 1880. It ranks #3169 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1416.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.2 %)
- NY (18.2 %)
- TX (12.6 %)
- NJ (11.9 %)
- FL (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 162 |
| 1990-2000 | 381 |
| 2000-2010 | 528 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,368 |
| 2020-2029 | 699 |
Famous people named Shanaya
- Shanaya Kapoor: Actress
Fun facts
- The name is derived from Sanskrit traditions, often associated with light or the day of the week associated with Saturn.
- Shanaya has grown in international visibility due to its use in contemporary Indian cinema and global diaspora communities.