Shaniyah
Shaniyah is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name; possibly inspired by Shania, meaning 'on my way' in Ojibwa.
Origin and history
Shaniyah is a contemporary American name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is derived as a phonetic variant of names like Shania or Shanice, influenced by popular naming patterns featuring the -iah ending. It gained steady, moderate usage in the United States starting in the 1990s.
Popularity in the United States
3,057 babies in the United States have been named Shaniyah since 1880. It ranks #3213 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1908.
States where it is most popular
- FL (14.8 %)
- GA (11.3 %)
- NC (9.4 %)
- NY (9.2 %)
- PA (6.8 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 204 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,659 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,001 |
| 2020-2029 | 193 |
Nicknames
Shani, Niyah, Ni
Fun facts
- Shaniyah entered widespread usage in the United States during the late 1990s alongside similar sounding names like Shania.