Shani
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Wonderful
- Origin
- Egyptian
Shani Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,518 baby girls have been named Shani. The name peaked in 1969 with 223 US births that year (rank #665). In 2024, ranked #6579 nationally — 5,914 places below its 1969 peak.
Top States for Shani
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Shani births are: California (648), New York (598), Florida (176).
Other Egyptian-Origin Names Like Shani
If you like Shani's Egyptian origin, consider these related names: Abubakar, Adeben, Adio, Adom, Agymah. Browse all Egyptian names →
5-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Shani's exact length and starting letter: Saada, Sabah, Saber, Sabih, Sabir.
Quick Facts About Shani
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Compare Shani to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Shani against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).